The Patriots meet Tinubu, canvass for new constitution, referendum 

By Chesa Chesa

Eminent Nigerians under the aegis of The Patriots on Friday met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja and called for a new constitution that democratically represents the wishes of Nigerians.

The Patriots also advised the President and state governors to dialogue with the leaders of the ongoing protests in the country and warned security agencies to avoid using lethal force on the angry Nigerians.

Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting, the leader of The Patriots, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, explained that the group asked the President to convene a National Constituent Assembly that will draft a new constitution for the country.

He suggested that the Constituent Assembly would consist of individuals elected by the people on non-party basis from each of the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The former Secretary General of the Commonwealth further said that new laws should make provision for a referendum that will affirm the constitution as the true will of the people.