Laolu Akande, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has suggested that the government should make political offices less attractive and promote part-time engagement. Speaking on Channel Television’s Sunrise Daily, Akande proposed the possibility of having individuals in political offices serve on a part-time basis. He mentioned that a parliamentary system could enhance representation, reduce costs, and improve accountability.
Akande, in a separate statement, urged President Bola Tinubu to openly acknowledge the need for reforms in the country’s electoral process. He highlighted the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) promise to publish the results of the 2023 election on the IREV platform. However, he noted that INEC clarified to the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal that it was not legally obligated to transmit results, as it was a promise, not a law. Akande emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust in the electoral process and called on the president to condemn the shortcomings of the electoral umpire, supporting a comprehensive review of the electoral system.
