Pastor Adewale Giwa Advocates for Direct Primaries, Criticizes Indirect System

Pastor Adewale Giwa, the Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, has called for the adoption of direct primaries by political parties, citing it as the best mode for ensuring the emergence of better candidates.

In a statement to newsmen in Akure, Ondo State capital, Pastor Giwa emphasized that direct primaries offer a more transparent process for electing leaders compared to the usual practice of indirect primaries.

He argued that the indirect system often leads to outcomes that can be easily influenced and manipulated.

According to Pastor Giwa, the indirect system encourages a culture where delegates are swayed by monetary inducements, disregarding the character and qualities of the aspirants.

He further stated that this approach fosters godfatherism within the political sphere, ultimately to the detriment of the electorate.

Pastor Giwa highlighted that when a state relies on a few individuals to handpick its leaders, the potential for genuine development within such a society is severely compromised.

He emphasized the need for leaders who are truly elected by the people, particularly delegates, to ensure the best interests of the state.

He praised the adoption of direct primaries by the APC in Edo State, calling it a significant improvement for the system.

He cautioned that any party failing to adopt direct primaries is prone to creating problems and confusion.

Pastor Giwa criticized the move by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to support a candidate, questioning whether the candidate truly understands the needs of the state.

He stressed that a leader who emerges through a godfather will always be beholden to that person’s interests.

In conclusion, Pastor Giwa urged political parties to prioritize direct primaries as a means of fostering transparency, accountability, and genuine leadership selection in Nigeria.