Sheer Waste Of Resources!” – Ezekwesili Slams National Assembly Over Costly Constitution Amendment

Speaking during a keynote address in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, Ezekwesili described the National Assembly’s amendment efforts as a “charade” and a “sheer waste of public resources.”

She expressed frustration that lawmakers have chosen to pursue minor constitutional tweaks rather than heed widespread calls for an entirely new constitution that genuinely reflects the principles of true federalism.

According to her, the only way forward for Nigeria is a comprehensive constitutional overhaul—one that ensures power devolution, justice, equity, and fairness across all regions and ethnic groups.

“This amendment won’t work,” she said. “It’s a charade. It won’t solve our problems—it’s a waste of money. The call for a new constitution is not optional; it’s a matter of life and death.”

Ezekwesili likened the current situation to a structurally defective building. “When an engineer says the foundation is faulty, you don’t just patch it—you take the whole thing down. That’s exactly what must happen with our nation’s structure.”

She further lamented the current state of Nigerian politics, saying it has been captured by criminal elements. Nonetheless, she emphasized that good governance is not an impossible dream—it can be achieved if the right steps are taken.