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| Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by manchy7531: 6:13am On Jun 12, 2013 |
BY CLIFFORD NDUJIHE …As Aregbesola, Sagay, others proffer solution on how to make LGs functional LAGOS—ONE thought dominated the comments of discussants on how to make local councils in Nigeria effective at a forum in Lagos Tuesday: There is so much rot in the councils and decisive actions are needed to make them deliver democracy dividends. However, the discussants were divided on how to ensure effective governance at the grassroots. While some asked the National Assembly to remove the Local Councils as a tier of government and tie them to the states in line with the dictates of classical federalism, others said the councils should be allowed to operate as currently enshrined in the 1999 constitution. Among those who proffered solutions to the decay in the councils were Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola; legal icon, Professor Itse Sagay, SAN; Professor Francis Oluyemi Fagbohun; and Mr. Onyekachi Ubani (Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association, Ikeja branch). This came as Prof Fagbohun, who chaired the event, said that late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu was right when he called and fought for confederacy in 1966 but people misunderstood him and branded him a rebel. According to him, events in the country indicate that “we are returning to confederation. Nigeria has concepts which you can’t find anywhere in the world. Our federalism is homegrown. What we have is not a federal system. We started on a wrong note. The federating units did not come together and agreed to unite. That is the basis of our problems. “Nigeria is an artificial creation. Before independence, we had true federalism. The East was even operating three tiers of government and it worked. After the 1976 local government reforms, the councils have never remained the same. Even the establishment of the Joint Account Committee has become a problem in most states.” Aregbesola on his part, attributed his inability to conduct council polls in Osun State to pending litigations, assuring that once the legal fisticuffs were resolved he would hold the polls. They spoke at the second edition of the National Public Discourse organised by CMC Connect in association with O’Ken Ventures, at MUSON Centre, Lagos. It was themed: “Local Government Authority: How Autonomous?” The governor attributed the rot in the councils to military introduction of unitary system of government, designation of councils as a tier of government, over-concentration of power at the centre to the detriment of the federating units, creation of federation account and allocation of funds to other tiers of government. Citing the examples of United States of America, India, Brazil, Switzerland and Australia among others, he said countries operating a federal system of government have two tiers of government – the centre and the federating units (states) arguing that it is an aberration to make councils a tier of government. He picked holes in the allocation of 51 per cent of revenue to the Federal Government with the 36 states getting 26 per cent. “The Federal Government is too distant from the people. What is the Federal Government doing with its 51 per cent allocation? It is impossible for the government at the centre to present itself to the people in the grassroots. “The introduction of garrison federalism made it a rule that everything (revenue) must come to the Federal Government and ensured straight jacket garrison command of allocation of funds to the local governments. Which other federation outside Nigeria allocates revenue from the Federal Government to other tiers? Government exists to generate income. Any government that cannot generate income is not worthy of its existence.” To make councils functional, he said the states should be allowed to create and fund councils as they deem fit without input from the National Assembly as currently obtains; the country should be restructured with power devolved to the federating units because defective federalism is responsible for the widespread poverty in the country and without allocation only a few states and local councils would survive. Speaking in like manner, Sagay said the question of autonomy for councils in a federal setting was an aberration. His words: “What we have in Nigeria is an aberration. It is unheard of for local government to be listed in the constitution. The local government is totally and completely an agent of the state government for development. What should happen is that every state should decide how many local governments it wants and fund them by itself. “The Federal Government should not fund local governments. Why should we have a federation account? Why do we all share from one account and say we are a federation? Why must we have the same system of government in all the councils? States should be able to decide the form of local government system they want whether parliamentary or presidential… “Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo recognized in 1947 that the only way we (Nigeria) can be together is through federalism. We should be thinking of how to reduce the stifling control of the centre. Nigeria has to practice a federal system of government. What we have now is a semi-unitary system. The Federal Government should be thinking of how to convert the zones into powerful regions and leaving the centre with a few responsibilities because the Federal Government is the weakest government in the country. “If we follow the correct principles of federalism and allow power to devolve to the federating units we will get it right. The regions funded the Federal Government in the past and kept 50 per cent of their revenue. Today the Federal Government strips states of their resources. The Federal Government has no resources. All they have is Abuja and Abuja has nothing. If it is not Niger Delta oil or Lagos VAT, it is Customs duties. Not up to five per cent of Federal Government resources come from the Federal Government. |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by manchy7531: 6:28am On Jun 12, 2013 |
Must some Yorubas become Professors before they can see what Ojukwu saw in 1966? I can't understand the prolonged political blindness! |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by Nobody: 6:42am On Jun 12, 2013 |
Even Tinubu made similar statement sometime last year. Ojukwu remains the only person both dead and alive that saw the true nature of Nigeria. ThankGod some people are having a rethink. Later Musiwa would come out to show state lite pictures decpitng falsehood and unholy propaganda telling us that Ojukwu failed to take irrelevant bla bla blas into cognisance before fighting for confederacy in 1966, whereas,they knw very well that Ojukwu did the right thing then. |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by Iykopee(m): 6:46am On Jun 12, 2013 |
Finally ojukwu was right? Am gobsmacked. To God be the glory.. The truth can neva be hidden forever... |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by olabukola: 7:04am On Jun 12, 2013 |
But y did he start a war he know he can't finish? he is a greedy man who want to control ND oil. 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by Nobody: 7:36am On Jun 12, 2013 |
olabukola: But y did he start a war he know he can't finish? he is a greedy man who want to control ND oil.he fought the war for complete 3years exchanging ideas with his deputy Okoko Ndem an Akwaibomite. He handed over to Ndem to tell you that he was never a selfish or tribal bigot who sees only igbos as Biafrans. Check the history of the war very well and see those Ojukwu fought to defend. You as a westner sees the Eastern Nigeria as only igbos? Gowon sold Biafran land to Cameronians but today he cannot even drink water and keep cup in peace in his own platue village. Ojukwu was celebrated all over the country and got the respect of the world leaders during his burial. Let wait and see what happens when Gowon kicks the dust. |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by Nobody: 8:44am On Jun 12, 2013 |
olabukola: But y did he start a war he know he can't finish? he is a greedy man who want to control ND oil. Which history book did you read that said Ojukwu started a war? You people should stop this distortion of truth! Our people were being slaughtered all over Nigeria (even in Yoruba land). the federal governemnt led by Gowon could not do anything about it. Our people met and agreed to pull out of Nigeria since they were not welcomed anymore. Nigeria declared war on the Republic. Anyway, we of the Biafran nation do not need oil to survive as nation. i think its Nigeria (Western and Core North) that is greedy! They are today controlling the ND oil and it is not really our business. Just be informed that Biafra is rising up back to fall no more. Cheers 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by ochukoccna: 9:04am On Jun 12, 2013 |
You need not be a professor nor an Ojukwu to know if Nigeria is to stay one,been a confederation is the only way to go about it. However the present Nigerian elite have too many vested interests to allow this without a serious jolt to their system BH/Oil militancy should have done this but money and military might rather than structred thinking to solve it prevailed All of the elite (okay most) are about capturing power to rule and not to offer service or leadership No one has a Mandela stature to unite us together That's why I'm so disappointed with Ebele Not because of the incompetence or financial scandals typifying his reign but that as one from a minority tribe,he would understand that only with confedration will all tribes be equal at the table of brotherhood I fear really seeing the acrimony and tribal bad blood that exists will only snowball into another Rwanda or Yugoslavia come 2015 May heaven help us as we are unwilling to do the right things 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by T8ksy(m): 10:08am On Jun 12, 2013 |
Ojukwu did not see confederacy when his home-boy Ironsi, was in power. In fact, he supported his homie when he imposed centralised govt on us. Ojukwu didn't see confederacy then rather he went on air the following day to brag about how he is going to export his boys to the north to take up the civil posts there. However, when his homie lost out on power, ojukwu suddenly remembered there's another option called confederacy. 2 Likes |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by IGBOSON1: 10:09am On Jun 12, 2013 |
olabukola: But y did he start a war he know he can't finish? he is a greedy man who want to control ND oil. ^^^Aw! So touching how you feel that the federal side (Gowon, Awo, Murtala, et al) primarily had the interest of the Niger Deltans in mind when THEY started the war! We can see just how well they've treated the 'liberated' Niger Deltans from the period of the civil war to date. And it's also touching how you -a Yoruba man from another region of the country- is so concerned with the resources of the Niger Delta and -like the Hausa/Fulani- would like to see the Niger Deltans be in control of their own resources......so so touching! 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by IGBOSON1: 10:21am On Jun 12, 2013 |
T8ksy: Ojukwu did not see confederacy when his home-boy Ironsi, was in power. In fact, he supported his homie when he imposed centralised govt on us. Ojukwu didn't see confederacy then rather he went on air the following day to brag about how he is going to export his boys to the north to take up the civil posts there. However, when his homie lost out on power, ojukwu suddenly remembered there's another option called confederacy. ^^^You're being emotional and allowing your hatred of Igbos make you irrational. Up until the first coup and the gov't of Ironsi, there was the Eastern Region, which was doing well for itself and on an upward trajectory. Ndigbo had no reason at the time to yearn for a unitary system of gov't in order to do well; if anything, a unitary system of gov't would have disrupted and hindered their progress. Ironsi instituted a unitary system of gov't for military command and control reasons; to be able to oversee the country better. Can you point out specific examples of how at the time this system of gov't benefited Igbos better than other ethnicities? 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by SLIDEwaxie(m): 12:11pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
manchy7531: Must some Yorubas become Professors before they can see what Ojukwu saw in 1966? I can't understand the prolonged political blindness!ur brains are dead!!! Didn't u read this? “Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo recognized in 1947 that the only way we (Nigeria) can be together is through federalismU need your research! The main reason awolowo decided not to sign for Nigeria to be independent in 1956 was because he wanted federalism in our agreement which the queen declined! We shld av been free along with ghana! So, 1966 was 22yrs after awolowo said it, and 10yrs after he refused to sign the pact! Ojukwu was jes to hasty, and some say 'greedy' |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by SLIDEwaxie(m): 12:21pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
IGBO-SON:dude, ur 'self conviction' and 'false acceptance' that igbos are not benefiting from a Unitarian form of govt has clouded the fact dt ut villages has failed to see a significant growth because: 1. U people migrate a lot. U nearly stay in ur state tto develop it. So with some yoruba tribes like ekiti, osun, ijebu and ilesha! Most of them are concentrated in other states making money and staying put. Although, this will not be complete if i dnt point out to the reason being their primitive nature! Witches and wizard fly in d daytime and killing whoever is successful and dares to come home to establish! 2. U ave bad leaders who were more interested in their pockets other than the welfarism of the rest. An average igbo man takes care of his belly bofore attendin to ur own! At least, one can argue dt ur allocations were not being stopped, and for yrs, u guys collect more than other states! Though, i will still support for us as Nigeria to be divided again into regions! 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by Abali1(m): 12:52pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
noblezone:I did a double take when I saw the title of the thread. Noble, some will still come back here and argue that Ojukwu did this and that, but they forgot that OJukwu stood up to the North and said enough is enough. If you cannot guarantee the safety of Igbos in your place then we should renegotiate the entity called Nigeria. |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by Nobody: 1:03pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
SLIDE waxie: dude, ur 'self conviction' and 'false acceptance' that igbos are not benefiting from a Unitarian form of govt has clouded the fact dt ut villages has failed to see a significant growth because:you aint saying anything bro. Deep inside your heart, you know the truth. Keep blabling |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by eunisam: 1:10pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
Is this man just waking from sleep. |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by bloggernaija: 1:24pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
manchy7531: Must some Yorubas become Professors before they can see what Ojukwu saw in 1966? I can't understand the prolonged political blindness! Obafemi Awolowo said in 1947 that “…Nigeria is not a nation. It is a mere geographical expression. There are no ‘Nigerians’ in the same sense as there are ‘English’, ‘Welsh’, or ‘French’. The word ‘Nigerian’ is a distinctive appellation to distinguish those who live within the boundaries of Nigeria and those who do not”. Is not true of today’s Nigeria 65 years on? |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by bloggernaija: 1:28pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
· AWO “The seed for a future minority problem in the North has been sown by the Government. It will grow with growing political consciousness on the part of those who settle permanently in the North.” |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by debetmx(m): 1:35pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
IGBO-SON: Did ojukwu not support unitary system when Aguiyi Ironsi was in government? Only for him to turn around to ask for confederacy when Gowon took over power 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by Ngwakwe: 1:39pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
In your blind analysis, you fail to recognize the brotherliness that exist in Igbo families and kindred that obliges a prosperous member(s) of respective families to lift others out of poverty, not necessarily as a desire but an obligating sense of belonging. Don't be confused, an Igbo man will always work for the prosperity of his people by bring them to where there are greener pasture. SLIDE waxie: dude, ur 'self conviction' and 'false acceptance' that igbos are not benefiting from a Unitarian form of govt has clouded the fact dt ut villages has failed to see a significant growth because: |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by ikweremilitant: 1:48pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
manchy7531: Must some Yorubas become Professors before they can see what Ojukwu saw in 1966? I can't understand the prolonged political blindness!hahahah my man I tire o.dat means frm now hencefort only profs re allowed to talk about general ojukwu,aka d man who saw tomorrow |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by gbanikiti(m): 1:50pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
This thread isn't complete without dayokanu! I'll sit back and wait till he shows up.  2 Likes |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by bloggernaija: 1:51pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
· awo “The creation of the Mid-West State will be the beginning of a journey which may be short or long but which will irresistibly bring Nigeria to the goal of true federalism and more States, and of individual freedom and happiness for all our people.” |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by ikweremilitant: 1:53pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
chidindufrank: he fought the war for complete 3years exchanging ideas with his deputy Okoko Ndem an Akwaibomite. He handed over to Ndem to tell you that he was never a selfish or tribal bigot who sees only igbos as Biafrans. Check the history of the war very well and see those Ojukwu fought to defend. You as a westner sees the Eastern Nigeria as only igbos? Gowon sold Biafran land to Cameronians but today he cannot even drink water and keep cup in peace in his own platue village. Ojukwu was celebrated all over the country and got the respect of the world leaders during his burial. Let wait and see what happens when Gowon kicks the dust.my frend stop wasteing ur time with a jambite.ask him to give the lap top to his prof in school not a jambitr |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by dayokanu(m): 1:56pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
gbanikiti: This thread isn't complete without dayokanu! I'll sit back and wait till he shows up. I'm here Madam |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by gbanikiti(m): 2:05pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
dayokanu:Ok you are welcome! "grabs a bowl of pop corn and chilled can malt "
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| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by Ngwakwe: 2:07pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
Oga, Welcome on board. dayokanu: |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by dayokanu(m): 2:17pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
@Topic Before Ojuku all the regions were separate and federalism was practised until Ojukus kinsman named Ironsi established a Unitary system of govt. Infact Awolowo wanted a losely held union but Zik was against it because of his desire to rule other region Every Yoruba leader have always advocated for regional rule and federalism where everyone stays on their own It was the greed of Ironsi and his kinsmen like Zik who saw it as an opportunity to go to other regions and dominate them 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by SLIDEwaxie(m): 3:08pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
dayokanu: @Topicbiliv me: they knw Biliv me: they won't agree 1 Like |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by T8ksy(m): 5:07pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
SLIDE waxie: biliv me: they knw GBAM!!! |
| Re: Ojukwu Was Right On Confederacy In 1966 – Prof Oluyemi Fagbohun by T8ksy(m): 5:17pm On Jun 12, 2013 |
IGBO-SON: And the western region was on a regressive slope at the time, i suppose? Fyi, it was only NCNC and the ibos that were singing the tune of unitary system of govt. Neither the west's AG or the north's NPC had that policy in their campaign slogan. Ojykwu was all for unitary govt but 4 months later, he now wants confederacy. what does that tell you about your "hero" |
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