PFN Demands New Constitution, Says 1999 Charter ‘Unfair to Christians’
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called for the scrapping of the 1999 Constitution and its replacement with a new document that reflects what it described as the collective will, faith, and aspirations of Nigerians.
The Christian body labelled the current constitution “a contraption” imposed by the military, arguing that it fails to fairly represent the country’s religious and social realities.
‘Nigeria Needs a Brand-New Constitution’
Speaking at the end of the PFN National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, the fellowship’s President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, addressed journalists on constitutional reform, insecurity, electoral integrity, governance, and recent coup allegations.
Oke maintained that piecemeal amendments would not resolve Nigeria’s structural challenges.
“What we need is not constitutional amendments; what we need is a brand-new constitution that will meet the needs of Nigeria,” he said.
Religious Representation Concerns
The PFN president argued that the 1999 Constitution disproportionately references Islam and Sharia while failing to mention Christianity, despite Christians accounting for over half of Nigeria’s population.
According to him, a new constitution should reflect equity, justice, and inclusivity for all religious and ethnic groups in the country.
The call adds to ongoing national conversations about restructuring, constitutional reform, and governance as stakeholders debate the future direction of Nigeria’s democracy. Read More
