Methodist church canvasses parliamentary system, restructuring
The Methodist Church Nigeria has advocated return to parliamentary system of government in Nigeria, explaining that the presidential system was too expensive for developing countries.
, The church, however stated that the United States of America’s type of democracy which features community police and instruments was enviable and worthy of emulation by developing nations of the world.
The call was made in a communique issued at the end of of the 38th Council of Bishops of Methodist Church Nigeria held at Wesley Methodist Cathedral, Calabar, under the leadership of Prelate of the Church, His Eminence Dr. Samuel Chukwuemeka Uche.
The Council also urged the Federal Government to take bold and intentional steps towards restructuring the Nigerian states through the recommendation of the 2014 National Conference Report.
