Political parties must now conduct their own survey of how best to rejig the present constitution for true federalism, and a greater, better Nigeria. After this inhouse chore, they should go hold strategic consultations with like-minded competitors with a view to forming grand coalitions for power-gaining and manifesto-cum-mandate delivery.
All political parties must tell Nigerians how they intend to enrich and enhance our constitution, including subjecting the final outcome to a national referendum. No short-cuts. No ambush.
One thing we the electorate owe them is our vote. If they get it, they have the first hurdle out of the way. When they propose the amendments, the parliaments will robustly debate and decide. Then the people will vote on a clause-by-clause referendum basis. What passes is passed, what doesn't is dropped. Maybe for another term.
The great benefit in this is that the people will become hugely conversant with, and more able to defend, their constitution. Great for political education, grassroots motivation, and democracy.
And the clincher is: We've got FOUR years to FIX it!!!
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