₦airaland Forum

Tolexander:
As if Buhari gives a damn about Fayose's spatial and vocal existence!

You would never see Buhari dignifying him with a response, cos every sane person sees Fayose as being "attentionphillic"

NaijaMutant:
Well meaning Yoruba Elders at the Ibadan submit supported Restructuring of Nigeria while Yoruba touts and miscreants on Nairaland have decided to die with APC.

Very shameful.

They don't listen to their elders anymore.

paiz:
Goverment of liars
#spits on our Leaders

Omeokachie:
What a shame!


Is this the so-called government of integrity and anti-corruption?

Omeokachie:
What a shame!


Is this the so-called government of integrity and anti-corruption?

Orodje:
APC and propaganda is like 5&6

Kazim88:
Yoruba ethnic group are smart and cunny..

They deceived and pushed Aboki to write Kaduna Declaration with the plan to destroy Northern Economy.. now Inflation and cost of living is all time high...
poverty and Hunger level is now at critical level.

For them to turn around and Write Ibadan Declaration inviting Same Igbos (That have left the North) to come invest in Abeokuta, Oshogbo and Ibadan...

Aboki don't have sense... even the educated and elderly ones are still dunce... blame quota system.

SMH

Kazim88:
PROMINENT Yoruba leaders and South-West governors, on Thursday, led representatives from the  Yoruba nation, including Kogi and Kwara states to demand a restructured Nigeria with emphasis on return to regional government as practised under the 1960 and 1963 Constitutions.

The demand was made at a well-attended summit of the Yoruba nation held at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan, the Oyo State, where, unlike in the past, all Yoruba groups were represented and spoke in unison about the future of the Yoruba nation within the Nigerian federation.

The clamour to restructure the country and solve the myriad of crises occasioned its pseudo-federal structure had been louder in the South-West region with prominent Yoruba leaders at the vanguard.

But at the Ibadan summit, the South-West governors, who had practically hitherto passed measured comments on the restructuring discourse, declared support for the idea as well as a return to regional administration as was the case in the defunct Western Region under the premiership of the sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

Also in attendance at the summit which participants defied rain to attend were leaders from the South-East and South-South zones who declared they were in agreement with their South-West counterparts on all issues agreed upon at the gathering.

Co-signed by the summit chairman, Chief Afe Babalola and chairman of the planning committee, Dr Kunle Olajide, a communiqué issued at the end of deliberations and read by Afenifere spokesperson, Mr Yinka Odumakin, warned that the country “is careering dangerously to the edge of the slope” and required urgent remedial actions to restructure it from a unitary constitution to a federal constitution as was the case at independence in 1960.

“Summit recalls with nostalgia, the great strides made by the Yoruba nation in the years of self-  government up until the abrogation of the federal constitution in 1966 evident in mass literacy, novel infrastructural strides and giant leaps in all spheres of human development.

“Summit noted that the crisis of over-centralisation has led to mass misery in across the country with poverty levels at 72 per cent, unemployment rate at 65 per cent internal immigration and internal displacement, security threat in form of Boko Haram, herdsmen and organised crime.

“Summit convinced that Nigeria is careering dangerously to the edge of the slope except urgent  steps are taken to restructure Nigeria from a unitary constitution to a federal constitution as negotiated by our founding fathers at independence in 1960, it was resolved as follows:

“That Yoruba are clear that restructuring does not mean different things to different people other than that a multi-ethnic country like Nigeria can only know real peace and  development if it is run ONLY along federal lines.

“That the greatest imperatives of restructuring Nigeria is to move from a rent-seeking and money sharing anti-development economy to productivity by ensuring that the federating units are free to own and develop their resources. They should pay agreed sums to the federation purse to implement central services.

“That the federating units- whether states, zones or regions must themselves be governed by written constitution to curb impunity at all levels.  Nigeria shall be a federation comprised of six regions and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

“The Federal Government shall make laws and only have powers in relation to items specified on the legislative list contained in the constitution of the Federation. The Regions shall in turn be composed as states.

“Each Region shall have its own constitution containing enumerated exclusive and
concurrent legislative lists regarding matters upon which the regions and the states may act or legislate.

“Contiguous territories, ethnic nationalities or settlement shall be at liberty through a plebiscite, to elect to be part of any contiguous region other than the region in which the current geo-political zone or state boundaries places them.

“The power to create states shall be within the exclusive powers of the region which shall be obliged to create a state provided a plebiscite is conducted, following a request by an agreed percentage of the residents of the ethnic nationality within a state.

“The procedure for conducting a plebiscite and the percentage of any ethnic nationality shall be out in the regional constitution. The power to create local governments and assign functions to them shall be vested in the states.

“That these agreed positions of the Yoruba taken today shall form the basis of negotiations with our partners in the Nigerian project for a United Nigeria based on Justice, peace and fair play,” the communiqué said among others.

Earlier, speakers took turns to submit that Nigeria, having genuflected before the gods of military and civil administration with no meaningful development for its people, needed to be steered away from a unitary political arrangement that had stifled progress and development.

Dr Olajide, in a welcome address, said the summit was put together to do a honest review of the past, an appraisal of the future as well as a telescopic view of the future

“The ship of the Nigerian State is floundering. It is in fact heading towards a titanic rock and Nigerians from all parts of the country must rise up to halt the drift. All Nigerians must speak up. Silence cannot be golden at these times and silence in this time is crime against humanity.

“This summit is not a gathering of a political party. It is not a religious gathering, but it is a gathering of Nigerian patriots of Yoruba extraction determined to give Nigeria a new lease of life. This gathering hopefully will be a breath of fresh air for a country suffocating in distress,” he said.

Chairman of the summit and legal icon, Chief Afe Babalola, noted that Nigeria witnessed its greatest and fastest economic, political and educational development during the self-government and the First Republic.

“Each of the regions was fairly autonomous and could legislate over a number of items which have today been taken over by the Federal Government.

“None of the constitutions fashioned out by the military reflects the ideals which informed the making of the 1954, 1960 and 1963 Constitutions. What the military did to those constitutions weaken the component states, destroy or impair their power to develop and sustain themselves.

“It is therefore correct to state that the military and their civilian apologist either by design of by accident have planted the seeds of national disintegration and disharmony,” he said.

President General of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze, and leader of the South-East delegation to the summit, Chief John Nwodo as well as the leader of the South-South delegation, Chief Charles Horsefall, declared support for restructuring and a paradigm shift from unitary to a truly federal structure.

Nwodo cited the successes of Netherlands and California as examples of what would happen in the country if states are allowed to develop at their own pace and utilise the resources within their territories.

In his goodwill message, Fayose urged Yoruba elders to be wary of voices of dissent on the restructuring discourse from the South-West, stressing that the some Yoruba leaders had always constituted stumbling block to the achievement of collective goal.

“I am here tom speak to speak the truth. They can only throw away my submission, but not my person. All former Yoruba leaders, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, late Chief Ladoke Akintola and Chief Adegoke Adelabu, did their best to ensure Yorubaland attains greatness. It is now left for us to pick up the challenge from where they stopped.

“Some of our leaders are selfish in thinking and even agitation. A Yoruba leader who had the privilege to rule Nigeria failed to honour late Chief MKO Abiola. The man who died for the cause of Yoruba.

“Lets look back, I am afraid if he would not come out tomorrow to speak against what we are gathered here to discuss.

“There is no alternative, no part two to restructuring. We have to go back regional administration. One of our leaders once threatened us that we should not speak about regional government. That is why I maintain that we should not blame some governors who are absent here. There is limit to governors’ powers. The president is like a lion. If he does not want governors to speak on a matter, he roars and that is it,” he said.

“For Ogun State, Commissioner for Integration, Adebola Adeife, represented Senator Ibikunle Amosun; Commissioner for Special duties, Osun State, Ogunsola Toogun represented Mr Rauf Aregbesola, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaicy Affairs, Bimbo Kolade represented Senator Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, while Professor Wale Ademodu represented Mr Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State.

Professor Ademodu said the people of Ondo State under the leadership of Governor Akeredolu said without restructuring, Nigeria could be heading for rock.

“For us in Ondo State, yes, we welcome the idea of restructuring, if not we go for due process. The idea of restructuring and devolution is a great political idea but we can use economic process to achieve unity in Yorubaland.”

Forner Governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel said government and the people of Nigeria must see restructuring as unique idea which today would determine the development and progress of the country.

He noted that irrespective of opposition to restructuring, it had become a national agenda, an idea whos time had come.

At the gathering were Chief Ayo Adebanjo, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, Professor Banji Akintoye, Senator Gbenga Kaka, Ambassador Olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, Ambassador Yemi Farounbi, Chief Olu FalaeChief Niyi Akintola SAN, Femi Fani-Kayode, Senator Kofoworola Buknor-Akerele, Dr Fredrick Fasehun, Chief Gani Adams, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Senator Mojisoluwa Akinfenwa, Professor Tunde Adeniran, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, Chief S. K. Onafowokan, Chief Idowu Sofola, SAN, Chief Micheal Ade Ojo (Elizade).

Chief Segun Adegoke, Chief Kola Omololu, Chief Areoye Oyebola, Dr Doyin Okupe, Senator Iyiola Omisore, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, Dr Amos Akingba, Professor Remi Sonaya, Chief Tokunbo Ajasin, Honourable Wale Oshun, Dr Walter Ofonagoro, General Ike Nwachukwu, Dr John Nwodo, Chief Alex Anozie, Zik Obi, Representative of Akran of Badagry, Senator Okon Aniete, Dr Slyvannus Ebigwe, and many others.

http://www.tribuneonlineng.com/ibadan-summit-yoruba-leaders-south-west-govs-demand-restructuring-regional-govt/?amp_markup=1

SHTFguy:
Afonja.

When OBJ dressed in same outfit una no complain

coolcharm:
If he tried it in the North... Only God would know his Fate by now.

MediumStout:
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God punish every biafran. God bless Buhari and Nigeria. Nnamdi Kanu will die for nothing

eastman11:
Mr Richard is fighting what is bigger than him, those of them that are being used by government should trade carefully because i foresee this struggle may get to a point where IPOB will be forced to take up arms due to continual killing of their people and those saboteurs will definitely be targeted. Only restructuring can save this country, government can never defeat IPOD and i tend to believe the below:

1. IPOB has the most powerful radio station in the whole world.
2. IPOB is one of the richest organisations in the whole world, rich enough to rebuild the whole of Nigeria.
3. IPOB has a secret government you know nothing about, allow Biafra and we'll start elections.
4. IPOB has the most powerful leader in Africa.
5. IPOB has no equal alternative organization.
6. IPOB has more unregistered supporters than registered supporters.
7. IPOB does not pay it's members, it's a voluntary organisation yet it is the biggest and most populous organization in the whole world as it is found in over 100 countries.
8. IPOB has more sabotage within yet they're not significant enough.
9. IPOB stands for the needs of the whole of Africa including Nigeria.
10. IPOB is not fighting for Nnamdi Kanu. IPOB owns Nnamdi Kanu.
11. IPOB is legal!
Protected by international law.
12. IPOB will break Nigeria.

SirHouloo:
It happens....
Being overlooked by EFCC is enough payback though...

lonecatt:
this goes further to buttress the fact that buhari the inefficient one wouldnt have won the election without the cross carpeting of some pdp goons cum crooks to the apc and that is why buhari will never perform because he has no business there in the first place ,he is only a stooge used to hold power for the mean time.i only pity is gullible supporters who have put all their hopes in the dullard and expecting something reasonable from him,funny enough the dullard might not even have the say in deciding who will take over from him because he is a complete dunce and opportunist.

Evaberry:
....

Lol this man is a joke!!


someone that wanted Apc presidential ticket and was grappling with him(buhari).


Haha I still remember the many derogatory things he said about Buhari during the last APC primaries


I still remember he made enemies out of alot of people.



Mr Atiku Buhari is bad but you are worst in several shades.


take several seats behind, you shall not see that presidential seat

Thejustw14:
It has always been about acquiring political power/post/recognition for our leaders.:!!:.This one will be president soon.:!!:.

Deb13:
https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/atiku-i-have-been-side-lined-in-apc.html

CastedDude:
A Muslim cleric/Alfa and one other were allegedly apprehended on Wednesday (yesterday) while trying to use a lady for ritual purpose at Olorunda Local Council Development Area in Badagry, Lagos. The lady who is said to be from Ibadan, Oyo state capital luckily survived the ritual attempt, according to Abbey Peterz... Below is what he shared on Facebook;

Wonder shall never end, see Ritualist Alfa cut today in magbon Obele Esepe town in Olorunda LCDA badagry, try to use this lady from Ibadan for Rituals. Please continue sharing it Will get to the Family of this lady in Ibadan and Authority. But

Source; https://www.nationalhelm.co/2017/09/islamic-cleric-caught-trying-use-lady-ritual-badagry-area-lagos-photos.html

thesicilian:
That is not a slay queen. A slay queen is simply put, a hoe. This is a role model for ladies.

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dudebuck:
Referendum is NOT war you dirty corrupt old useless man, it is a legitimate right as enshrined in the UN charter of 2007, The zoo government shouldn't have signed it if it were against their constitution. We know you say this not because you love your fellow ijaw but because of your pocket. A 90 year old shameless man still grubbing money like a 10 year old kid, tufiakwa. Rubbish. You guys should understand my anger, I know very well from NK's comments that if real actions to reform Nigeria begins, he and IPOB will want to be part of that change, to proffere solutions and new ideas to reform or restructure the country, but as for now, you cannot expect them to drop the agitation for Biafra when there is absolutely NOTHING going on. But these old hags like Edwin Clark is too short sighted to understand, all he knows is money, money and more money, shamelessly gallivating here and there for free money and small girls.
Don't get me wrong, I respect my elders, but if an idol misbehaves, the people will show to it the wood from which it was carved. Also, if an elder misbehaves, people will talk to him with baskets covering their heads.

ZombieTAMER:
These old people are the problem of this country

Quote me anywhere

Eastfield1:
Only fools will listen to Fr Mbaka.
the same man told us that Buhari was sent from Heaven

Beress:
I just heard it on NTA network news now that the weekly federal executive council meeting will not hold tomorrow.

The information which was made available by the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed states that the reason for this development is because of the the Sallah holidays which made them not to be prepared for the meeting.

I'm kind of disturbed with this development and I have some reservations.

What does it take for them to prepare for this meeting?

What the hell is Buhari still doing in Daura even after traveling two days before the public holidays announced?

Lalasticlala you may have an answer to these questions or better still, the following may want to help out

Lalasticlala it is now official




http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/242459-tomorrows-fec-meeting-cancelled-lai-mohammed.html

NaijaMutant:
Some people thought that voting buhari will be to the detriment of the others


Alas they are suffering more

Even the dead are no longer resting in peace in the south west

NaijaMutant:
Some people thought that voting buhari will be to the detriment of the others


Alas they are suffering more

Even the dead are no longer resting in peace in the south west

JohnspeakU:
How I Broke The Chain of Stagnation In My Career
By Johnspeak Uwangue (Motivational Speaker, Talent and Life Coach)

It is true that so many people are experiencing stagnation in different areas of their lives. While some are experiencing it in their marriage, some others are experiencing it in their job, Business, academies and career. Because the title of this article is on career doesn't mean that the tips outlined cannot be applied in other areas of our endeavors.
After I made up my mind to pursue my motivational speaking career full time, it got to a point that I was stagnant. I was working so hard but wasn't seeing results. It got to a point that I wanted to give up and get a job with my certificate. But as I sat down on a certain night to think about my future, I realized that the reason why I wasn't moving was more of physical reasons than spiritual. Please permit me to share with you how I was able to break the chain of stagnation.

- I Carved a Niche
As a Motivational Speaker, I used to speak on almost everything that I had experience in. From youth development to entrepreneurship to talents maximization to starting small and growing big etcetera. As I sat down, I realized that I may end up stressing myself and becoming a jack of all trade and master of non. So, in order to have a voice in the motivational speaking industry, and after doing more homework about the industry, I discovered that my strength was more in talents maximization. Carving a niche for myself didn't provide the motion I needed but helped put me on the right path.

- I Positioned Myself
In order to gain motion in my career I discovered through studies that I could either take my career from office to office and pitch to them to give us a try or I could position myself strategically where people could find me and call me when they needed my service, or both. But because I hated marketing, I decided to start with the second option.
Instead of producing a book or an audio book, I decided to sharpen my writing skills by writing motivational and talent coaching articles. Did it work? Yes it did because I got my first client as a result of my articles. After getting my first client I knew that I was no longer stagnant then I went ahead and carried out another strategy.

- I Leveraged On My Circle of Influence.
I am privileged to have come in contact with some influential people that I have made my friends both through my anchoring of the motivation and entrepreneurship segment of "Day Break Benin" on Edo broadcasting television in Benin, to people that I have met in my day to day life. I realized that I needed to leverage on my friendship with these people to grow my career. I used to think that friends shouldn't be involved in our business but now I know better. What's the essence of calling you my friend or having your contact on my phone if you can't be of help to the growth of my business or career. For instance, if you are looking for a job, the first people that should know should be those in your circle of influence. I have friends in the media, so I called them when I needed to do an interview. I have bloggers as friends, I made sure I made use of them. After leveraging on my circle of influence, I realized that I wasn't on the same spot again.

* I'm hereby giving permission to any blogger who wants to feature any of my articles on their blogs. I'm not charging any fee but I must be acknowledged as the author of my featured articles.

- I Changed My Perspective
One of the things holding us down is the way we view life. Our view of life and people can determine our growth. It is natural to think that people don't care, but we will be surprised to know that they care. I have heard people say that it's not possible to succeed in business in Africa without getting our hands dirty, meanwhile, there are people making it with clean hands. Another perspective that is holding people down is that they believe until you know someone at the top you may not be able to get some things done. As good as that sounds, that is a big lie.

- I Prayed More
Sometimes, when we have engaged all the principles we know of and things still refuses to change, wisdom demands we engage the powers bigger than us through prayers. I knew this that prayer is an effective tool to fighting the spiritual while we think and strategize our way through the physical. Wickedness is real but more real is the effectiveness of prayer.

- I Dared My Fears
After I had engaged all the tips above, I was still scared of taking steps. Not because I haven't tried before but because I failed when I first tried. The presence of the symptoms doesn’t mean that the chains are still there. The chains may have been losed but until you stand up and take steps it may not fall off. Faith is not the absence of the symptoms, it is believing and taking steps even when it seems the chains are still there.
I dared my fears by taking steps and when I did, I noticed that things that weren't working before began to work.

Succeed You Must!

(c) Johnspeak Uwangue
Motivational Speaker, Talent and Life Coach.

hatchy:
There is so much segregation in the North in economic, socially, educational and even religious aspect.

These retrogressive traditions does not apply to the rich and well placed but only the poor just because they have to subjugate and bring them to total submission.

Mentality issues!

Tonason:
This old cargo should be arrested to elaborate his accusations. This is hate speech, he should be arrested to show the world the house.

princechyobi:
Uwazuruike is a fool he think Nnamdi is like him that can be bought over by the Zoo.. he is a stupid fool to say this. Uwazuruike you are a disgrace to Biafra

psp2pc:
same thing Kanu is

magoo10:
uwazuruike is not happy at the progress made so far by KANU,he is feeling bad now to have accepted bargain with the fg in the past,he is wondering why KANU is still making so much wave untamed