- The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) says the inclusion of referendum clause in the constitutional amendment will pave the way for the restructuring of the country
- Alhaji Shettima Yerima, the national chairman of the group, disagrees with the position of President Buhari’s administration that only the National Assembly can restructure the country
- Yerima criticises Nigerian past and present leaders for not including the referendum clause in the country’s several constitutions
The National Assembly has been urged by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) to include the referendum clause in the constitutional amendment to pave the way for the restructuring of the country.
Alhaji Shettima Yerima, the national chairman of the group, disagreed with the position of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration that only the National Assembly can restructure the country, The Nation reports.
Yerima explained that the only duty of the National Assembly is to include the provision of referendum in the constitution to allow the nation carry out a nation-wide vote on restructuring report from the 2014 conference or the report of any other conference as may be decided by Nigerians.

He criticised Nigerian past and present leaders for not including the referendum clause in the country’s several constitutions.
He said referendum would have guaranteed member-ethnic nations’ right of self-determination as contained in the United Nations’ Charter.
Yerima noted that the country would have been saved the violent effects of agitations by militant ethnic groups in the country and other secessionist groups if the referendum clause had been in the constitution
He said the situation under the present political structure cannot change the high level of poverty ravaging the vast majority of Nigerians and the low level of development across the country.
The AYCF chairman pointed out that no amount of constitutional amendment by the National Assembly or bail-out to the states from the federal government would bring any significant improvement in the life of the people or improve infrastructural development unless the country.


In another news report, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has demanded explanation from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the alleged arrest and humiliation of northerners resident in Lagos state.
In a statement made available to Legit.ng on Monday, December 9, and signed by its president, Yerima Shettima, the group also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call the governor to order.
The group accused the state of hounding the northerners, mostly commercial motorcyclists, with the state's task force, who go to the homes of the residents at odd hours to effect arrest.


https://www.legit.ng/1286595-northern-youths-seeks-inclusion-referendum-constitutional-amendment.html?fbclid=IwAR13KV08ef49apbSuUPP2_xwflSodXQjQoZmFVlvSWh2yexmzbKE9tUok_Q

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- The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) says the inclusion of referendum clause in the constitutional amendment will pave the way for the restructuring of the country
- Alhaji Shettima Yerima, the national chairman of the group, disagrees with the position of President Buhari’s administration that only the National Assembly can restructure the country
- Yerima criticises Nigerian past and present leaders for not including the referendum clause in the country’s several constitutions
The National Assembly has been urged by the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) to include the referendum clause in the constitutional amendment to pave the way for the restructuring of the country.
Alhaji Shettima Yerima, the national chairman of the group, disagreed with the position of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration that only the National Assembly can restructure the country, The Nation reports.
Yerima explained that the only duty of the National Assembly is to include the provision of referendum in the constitution to allow the nation carry out a nation-wide vote on restructuring report from the 2014 conference or the report of any other conference as may be decided by Nigerians.

He criticised Nigerian past and present leaders for not including the referendum clause in the country’s several constitutions.
He said referendum would have guaranteed member-ethnic nations’ right of self-determination as contained in the United Nations’ Charter.
Yerima noted that the country would have been saved the violent effects of agitations by militant ethnic groups in the country and other secessionist groups if the referendum clause had been in the constitution
He said the situation under the present political structure cannot change the high level of poverty ravaging the vast majority of Nigerians and the low level of development across the country.
The AYCF chairman pointed out that no amount of constitutional amendment by the National Assembly or bail-out to the states from the federal government would bring any significant improvement in the life of the people or improve infrastructural development unless the country.


In another news report, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has demanded explanation from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the alleged arrest and humiliation of northerners resident in Lagos state.
In a statement made available to Legit.ng on Monday, December 9, and signed by its president, Yerima Shettima, the group also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to call the governor to order.
The group accused the state of hounding the northerners, mostly commercial motorcyclists, with the state's task force, who go to the homes of the residents at odd hours to effect arrest.


https://www.legit.ng/1286595-northern-youths-seeks-inclusion-referendum-constitutional-amendment.html?fbclid=IwAR13KV08ef49apbSuUPP2_xwflSodXQjQoZmFVlvSWh2yexmzbKE9tUok_Q

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The Arewa youth score just 50% with this report. The first part is excellent. Referendum for restructuring is a great idea and should be supported by all Nigerian.
The second part attacking Government of Lagos State is most unreasonable. They should channel that energy towards making their various states Government to provide enabling environment for job creation and gainful employment for their youths that have been migrating to Lagos in quest of green pastures only to turn to social nuisance.
We must tell ourselves the home truth. Imagine what is going on in some states in the North like Kogi state where the few employed are not being paid as and when due. These youths flood Lagos with Motor Bikes causing avoidable accidents to commuters. Unfortunately, Lagos state Government instead of insisting on strict licensing and monitoring to prevent continuous influx of Northern Youths they embarked on arrest.
Look, the Northern Youth will do better by developing matrix for measuring good governance and insisting all their governments are accountable.

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Islamic state of Arewa republic fall on them all there. The whole world is heading to 2020, i'm sure they are still in 1440 like that.

"...Referendum would have guaranteed member-ethnic nations’ right of self-determination as contained in the United Nations’ Charter..."

Good they know that this was enshrined in the UN charter that the government have termed the separatists seeking self determination as terrorists?

Do they mean it?

Racoon:

Good they know that this was enshrined in the UN charter that the government have termed the separatists seeking self determination as terrorists?

Is the UN charter superior to the Nigerian Constitution that they are suggesting to be amended?

This group seems to be the most sensible group in Nigeria.

EagleNest:
Do they mean it?

They would be forced one day to mean it

RoyalUc:


Is the UN charter superior to the Nigerian Constitution that they are suggesting to be amended?

a constitution that favours the North?

NimrodEndOfDays:
a constitution that favours the North?

That's the same constitution a Northern group is calling for its amendment to accommodate what you, your IPOB has been ranting about.

RoyalUc:


That's the same constitution a Northern group is calling for its amendment to accommodate what you, your IPOB has been ranting about.

I don't mind if you worship then or not but we cannot run a country were it's only when the North decides before we do what is right.