Donald Duke Proposes Constitutional Review for Elections

Donald Duke, the presidential candidate for the Peoples Redemption Party and former governor of Cross River State, has advocated for a review of Nigeria's constitutional requirements for presidential elections. He argues that the current system can lead to a government lacking majority voter support.

Duke emphasized the need to rethink Nigeria's party politics and governance philosophy, suggesting that a presidential system functions better with two strong political blocs. He pointed out that the fragmentation of opposition parties gives incumbents an advantage, as the winner does not need to secure an absolute majority of votes.

Duke referenced the 2023 presidential election, indicating it resulted in a minority government with approximately 36-37 percent of the votes. He stated that the electoral system is flawed, as it allows a candidate to win with a simple majority in states without needing to achieve a majority of all valid votes cast.

Duke called for a constitutional revisit to address these issues.