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Why Nigeria Needs a Constitutional Reform in 2025

Nigeria's 1999 constitution has long been criticized for centralizing power. What would a truly federal Nigeria look like?

Chidi Okeke

March 28, 2026

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Nigeria's 1999 constitution, drafted under military supervision, has long been criticized for centralizing power in ways that undermine federalism, local governance, and democratic accountability.

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