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Jonathan charges CSO’s on transformation of Nigeria

President Goodluck Jonathan is of the view that the time has come for a ‘Peoples Constitution’ and is asking for the help of Civil Society … Continue reading Jonathan charges CSO’s on transformation of Nigeria


President Goodluck Jonathan is of the view that the time has come for a ‘Peoples Constitution’ and is asking for the help of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in aggregating broad based contributions to enhance the ongoing constitution review process.

President Jonathan spoke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a presidential retreat for the CSOs and professional associations where he noted that the constitution is one ligament that holds the nation together, and as such its amendment would be incomplete without the voices of all Nigerians.

He explains that his invitation to the participants of the retreat was informed by their closeness to the people and their understanding of the people’s fears and desires, and not for any political settlement.

President Jonathan added that a constitution that can guarantee true democracy must flow from the ideas and experiences of the people, not just the people in the corridors of power.

The retreat is part of this year’s independence anniversary.