Donald Duke Canvasses Two-Party Political Blocs for Effective Presidential System

Former Cross River Governor Donald Duke has urged for the emergence of two dominant political blocs in Nigeria to ensure a fair electoral process under the presidential system of government. Duke argues that a fragmented opposition could give incumbents an advantage, as they would only need a fraction of the votes to win. He suggested that the current electoral framework, which does not require a majority of votes, could result in a candidate winning without the support of a majority of voters.

Duke also called for a review of Nigeria's constitutional provisions for electing a president, stating that the existing provisions could produce a winner without the support of a majority of voters. He advocated for a presidential system with only two major parties, an incumbent and an opposition, as this would function more effectively and ensure a fair electoral process.

Duke also emphasized the need to redefine the purpose of government by prioritizing citizens' productivity, economic opportunities, and security. He urged for the development of sustainable economic bases in Nigeria's 36 states by identifying and exploiting their comparative advantages, rather than operating as administrative units.