Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba group, opposes the NILGEC as it enhances central government control and undermines federalism, advocating for a parliamentary system.

Afenifere, a Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, has pledged to combat unitarianism in Nigerian politics. Following a meeting, they criticized the proposed National Independent Local Government Electoral Commission (NILGEC), viewing it as a means to enhance central government control and undermine federalism. Afenifere aims to unite with democratic forces to resist practices threatening Nigeria's diversity and calls for a shift to a parliamentary system over the current presidential one.

September 30, 2024
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