A political economist and politician, Prof Pat Utomi, on Thursday, called for the restructuring of Nigeria before the 2027 general elections.

Utomi expressed the views while speaking at the June 12: Annual Democracy Day National Dialogue in Ikeja on Thursday.

The programme, which was organised by the June 12 Pro-Democracy Movement of Nigeria, is themed: ‘Democracy Without a Democratic Constitution: Which Way for Nigeria?’

Utomi said Nigeria’s democracy would be strengthened with total restructuring.

He stated, “The agitation for total restructuring through will stabilize and advance democracy in the country.

“This is because the present democracy is not the type of democracy Chief Abiola sacrificed his life for.”

The political economist stated further that the present political and economic structure of the country, and “the unworkable 1999 constitution” were a big challenge for democracy.

Utomi urged all Nigerians to accept restructuring as a vehicle for deepening democracy and strengthening the country.

He said President Bola Tinubu would win the confidence of the electorate if he listened to the agitations of Afenifere, Ohanaeze and other ethnic groups on restructuring.

Utomi urged Nigerians to guard democracy jealously and be wary of anti-democracy forces and their agents in the country.