The Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Dr Mike Okonkwo, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reform Nigeria’s electoral system to ensure free, fair, and credible elections.

Speaking to journalists as part of activities marking his 80th birthday celebration, the cleric condemned a political culture in which certain regions or groups arrogantly present themselves as custodians of power, claiming that no one can become president without their endorsement.

He noted that Tinubu could etch his name in gold if he undertakes meaningful reforms that curb money politics, reduce the high cost of electioneering, and eliminate vote manipulation.

Okonkwo also expressed dismay over the growing desperation among politicians for the 2027 general elections, despite being more than two years away.

“It is painful that many elected and appointed officials have abandoned governance in favour of political scheming and personal ambition ahead of 2027,” he said.

The cleric further urged the President to use his tenure to restructure the country in a way that gives all ethnic nationalities a meaningful stake.

“Restructuring is the only enduring legacy Tinubu can leave behind. The current structure of Nigeria is unsustainable. Unless we create room for fairness, equity, and justice, we are merely postponing doomsday,” he warned.

Reacting to the wave of defections by politicians into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the cleric said: “Nigeria cannot become a one-party state. I don’t see that happening.”

Okonkwo also lamented the state of Christianity in Nigeria, noting that despite the proliferation of churches and large congregations, the country remains morally shallow.”