Wole Soyinka, Nobel laureate, has urged state governors to “stop being timid” and push for greater autonomy. Soyinka said the governors are enmeshed in a “centralised mentality”, adding that “they
Tag "restructuring"
Itse Sagay, chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), has urged the federal government to allow individuals, communities carry arms to defend themselves. In an interview with The
Olisa Agbakoba, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says for Nigeria to make progress it needs to return to regional autonomy. Nigeria had a devolved governance system in the early 60s
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says restructuring can help Nigeria to tackle some of its challenges. Nigeria is currently engulfed in multiple crisis such as insurgency, kidnapping, banditry, ethnic crisis, unemployment,
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigeria cannot be restructured without the challenges that polarise the country being addressed. Speaking on
John Nwodo, former president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, says Nigeria must restructure to avoid a boycott of the 2023 elections. Nwodo,
Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy, says some politicians in the north are afraid of restructuring because they are
Femi Falana, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), says those who say Nigeria’s unity is non-negotiable are wrong. Speaking on the
Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, says the federal government will not succumb to threats that the “nation will break up”. In
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state, says some northerners kicking against restructuring do not represent the interest of the region.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
