₦airaland Forum

The fear of domination is a major theme in Nigerian federalism and creation of states has never been a panacea. The
more states you create, the more majorities and minorities you create in the polity. By extension, running such
contraptions become more expensive and less effective either because the manpower is not available or the bureaucracy
and corruption is localised and the elite have corrupt have less to grab. The victim is always the common man. Conversely,
going back to the six zonal structure is unworkable as I do not see the current states agreeing to go back to what they
have run away from. You will recall that this exercised must be agreed to by the Senate, House of Representatives and the
state legislatures- 36 of them. Remember also that demands for state creation are sponsored by these same legislators, for
and on behalf of their constituents. I look forward to seeing Ekiti, Osun, Katsina , Jigawa , Adamawa, Benue , Bayelsa , Delta,
Abia or Akwa Ibom agreeing to go back to a zonal structure.

Having said , I do not see this map adjustment of internal boundaries is the solution. The major factors that must be addressed are:-

1) Our political culture- respect for the ballot box, party internal democracy and the rule of law

2) Political system- Presidential system too expensive and undemocratic as the winner takes all syndrome is exercised in the wrong direction by
the operators I prefer a parliamentary system which will reduce tension and make '' mainstreaming'' unattractive and allow for coalitions and
deployment of the obtuse 50 or more parties ,to find a place in the sun , either at local and federal levels. In the process, healthy internal competition is
stimulated between the various administrative units while divergent and potentailly treasonable tendencies are accommodated.

3) Bureaucracy and the judiciary- need I say miore? We all know the cost of running them both interms of finances, anxiety, corruption etc. a
typical example is the unspent budget allocations, low budget implementation and the travails people go through to obtain justice at the courts and electoral tribunals

4) The political economy/ fiscal federalism- we all know the advantages. States must source IGR from within and not wait for Abuja for sustenance. This can only be done by
a combination of an effective drive to exploit comparative advantages in human and natural resources where necessary engaging in mutually beneficial joint projects that will benefit contiguous
states.

5) Socialisation process- Despite the plethora of institutions, - ICPC, EFCC and ,INEc, The Election tribunals etc, it will be foolhardy dfor anyone to expect the elite to commit class suicide.
The Nigerian polity is bedeviled by elite and adult delinquency of the worst strain. The Bode George saga is a recent example and the PDP is still trying all means to get him out. Godfathers abound and those who have never stood for or won any election(the Bode George/Anenih's) are king makers and hunter gatherers for political parties and party leadership In other spheres, they have also refused to aloow the system to work, the Anambra case and in the north, they have turned deaf ears to the cries of the downtrodden after brutally and continuously disenfranchising them. For instance, only a few high and mighty in the north can trace their wealth , fame and fortune beyond one or two generations. In the same vein, all the superstars in government enjoyed free everything from school, board and lodging to even soap, caftans and even transport/ pocket money and today they are unable to give free education shorn of the largesse they enjoyed. There is none of them who did not suffer hardship in the village but today he has forgotten.

These are just random thoughts but ultimately, a solution cannot be found with the type of docility the \Nigerian has always shown things of this nature.

Dem go listen?

For which legislature?

For which Party

For which State?

For which Local Government?

When people are calling for new states?

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Beaf, Onlytruth, Wly Wily

I could have suggested Becomrich but for his campaign above. He is soliciting.

Ibori, Odili,Bode George, Anenih, Ogbulafor, IBJ, Alams, Abacha, and so on.

Aah I forgot Iwu and that famous returning officer in Ekiti

We should be very careful. These are tough times but there are two issues involved

1) Rotation is not enshrined in the constution, it is just the usual concensus contraption
devised by politicians. What we need, at all times is a credible Nigerian President.

2) The constitutional provision is the for the sitting VP elected (selected?) on the same ticket
to assume office as President if the incumbent is unable to continue.

Please let us follow the rules.

Quote fom Nikeansy yesterday
We dont even need to use our real e-mail or real names. We just can set up emails with Nigerian sounding names from all parts of the country. If one person expresses his anger by sending like 20 e-mails . . . . . . . it will make an embarrasing worldwide news and Yar'adua will get it that his time is up

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Dem go say na 419

@Aloy

@Aloy
Emphatically no. I am in favour of stiffer penalties and forfeiture.

Your cynical remarks on the Almighty Allah and restitution is where we disagree.

You have made your point.We all know your position on Almighty Allah.

@Chapelle,

I am not saying anything different. I SAID HE SHOULD ABANDON 7 POINT AGENDA AND DO ELECTORAL REFORM, POWER AND ND.

De pilot


Turai will take over and make you VP.

How about that?

You need a shrink.

Good commentary but stupid and irrational recommendations.

If it is all our past rulers , Umaru included that were in a Saudi Hospital, you could have made this demand.

There is another one in Wiesbaden, Germany- Aukam Hospital Hotel and the tourist guide and booking agent is Julius Berger

if you do not know. You have two options- picket Julius Berger in Germany or picket their construction sites in Nigeria.

I also recommend Ota, Minna, and you should take over all public buildings in the Three Arms Zone, Abuja. Good luck.

@^^^^^

Where are your own reporters?

What is this? Statue of Liberty?

Where is Auntie Dora and Segun Adeniyi?

@billmuse,

You have made your point the swipe is not necessary. This is how you truncate

truncate meaningful discourse. You big pass that na

@chidichris

Please do not get me wrong. I know you will not accept Soludo . I am saying that you should got for the job.

I like the way you mention obj everytime so it is only proper ypu go to Aso Rock yourself and clean up all the mess he has done there.

What do you thin ;Dk?

@post

Agree, no qualms. He should restrict himself to one term and you have even been more resourceful by giving him ideas
on wht he should do to his legacy-- abandon 7 point agenda and handle the core issues - Electoral reform, Niger Delta,
power and war against corruption.

chidichris,

I am surprised you have not put any value against your name, I propose your eminence,instead of nominating Soludo, whom
you will definitely reject.

What we are saying is that the poster is a joker. Have you ever heard of Becomrich
SouthUnity etc etc- they are in the same corner. Becomrich is on terra firma when compared to EXPERT.
The man no get constituency, he wan do politics and he does not even know where to start.

What advice do you give him? Go for the presidency or go back to where he came from and contest for there
or better still go for the post of Secretary General of the United NationS

Is this where Soludo is taking Anambra to?

He should come up with another joker.

Quote from chosen04

[b]Ok. We don hear[/b]! Pls let him come back fast and force his business of governing a cursed nation.

You are beginning to taste like stale soup. You know it too. This is not the beautiful girl I used to know. Never imagined you could go to such level
of indignity. It is better to commit harakiri than belong to a cursed nation. That is my recommendation. Abi one Biafra boy don begin recce your position?
That is one of their traits.

Let us ban paroh frey by abandoning this post. It is an undemocratic post.

Abeg, what is the difference between MEND and militant ? Which one is the left leg of the elephant? ANd which is the right?

@Aloy Emeka,

If you had no ulterior motive, you know where to post this.  No matter what creed or cult you
belong to, I must tell you that you lose respect and value when your pastime is bigotry and prejudice.
These two attributes are not only unproductive but destructive to the psyche. You begin to sound like
a broken record and you are identified as somebody with a one track mind and there are many of you in Nairaland.

Me I have told you, if you create any monument, I shall be there to pay my respects to the departed.
That is Why I have requested severally for a monument like the wailing wall in Jerusalem. You don't
need to drag us there, we shall go there willingly and do what is required. If that is the price of peace,
why not?. After that what else, will you follow others to their own wailing wall? Were you the only victim?

This is not a matter of sophistry and all that, get to brass tacks. Recognise that others are also aggrieved as other
Nigerians have done. Cyberspace remains free , you are free to roam and we shall always tell you our position.
You may wish to establish the position of France, Tanzania etc etc on this matter- in the archives, so who are you talking to?
It is goo to com here and reawaken your propaganda skills but then, the goal posts have shifted, you are whistling in the dark.

@ Alo

He is the one calling Allah's name in vain because Allah has a law called RESTITUTION. take back what you stole and Allah will help you


Wrong, I am only saying that Mohammed Abacha should not Call The Almighty in vain. I do not agree with your position on restitution.

People wish him dead and he contnues to outlive others. That is providence for youalways have good wishes
for fellow human beings. You need it too.

DOes it matter?We all know she does not look like that.
This poster get time.