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Source the Nigerian Tribune 30/7/2016

Leaders of the yoruba race on Friday insisted on the restructuring of the country as further delay on the issue would pose grave danger to the unity of the federation.

The leaders who used the opportunity of the 50th remembrance anniversary of the great hero and martyr, colonel Adekunle Fajuyi,held at the international conference center,University of Ibadan to make their demand, said the defect in the current structure was crippling the stability and progress of the constituent units

The occasion was unique as it brought together Yoruba from all walks of life and regardless of political affiliation with the multiple award-winning,world class scholar,professor Niyi Osundare,delivering a lecture entitled "Adekunle Fajuyi and the politics of remembrance"

Leaders in groups such as the Afenifere,Afenifere Renewal group (ARG) Yoruba Assembly, save Nigeria Group (SNG) and others were present at the well-attended event

In a communique signed by retired General Olufemi Olutoye, who is also the Alani of Idoani on behalf of the leaders at the event organised by a new group, the Yoruba Think-Tank,the Yoruba leaders decried the "terrible poverty that has become the lot of millions of our people as a result of the crisis of Nigeria's structural defects,which have made it impossible for most of our states to meet their obligations to their citizens or even pay basic salaries to their state workers

They also " frown upon other effects of the unitary economy, especially its assault on Nigeria's federalism which has now created the absurd situation whereby the federal government treats the states like beggars, and doles bailouts to them with stringent conditions from the resources which actually belongs to them but which the Federal government uses its unitary fiat to corner away from them"

"We particularly reject the situation whereby our Yoruba nation's welfare ideology has become practically impossible to implement in the context of the terminal crisis that Nigeria has now plunged into economically.

" To get out of this crisis, we insist on the restructuring of the Nigerian federation so that the federating units would be able to develop and harvest their resources to revive development and economic prosperity for our people " they stressed

Yoruba people express unhappiness with the damage that has been done to our cultural and economic life by the unitary governance structure which has been foisted on Nigeria gradually since independence, and which has drastically limited and constrained our civilization.

Many young Yoruba people below 30 year of age have either faint or no idea of historical figures like Fajuyi because Nigeria has stopped the teaching of history in our schools, thereby repressing our culture.

There is nothing Nigeria can offer us that can compensate for the relentless erosion of our rich culture which we are proud of and which deserves to be cherished internally.

To repair this damage we resolved as follows:
"Our state government are duty bound to restore the teaching of history in our primary and secondary schools and conduct regional examinations and issue certificate on it for our students.

Yoruba language should be compulsory subject in our schools and our Houses of Assembly should use it as is now done in the Lagos state house of Assembly.
The Yoruba renaissance will be difficult to achieve without reenacting the indigenous cultural heritage of the people.

Participants resolved that Yoruba language be made the language of instructions in all subjects in all public and private primary and secondary schools in Yoruba territories.

That the entire south-west should in the next one decade work to ensure that Yoruba language becomes the grand-norm in cultural, political and economic relations in Yoruba

Yoruba people frown at the terrible poverty that has become the lot of millions of our people as a result of the crisis of Nigeria's structural defects winch have made it impossible for most of our States to meet their obligations to their citizens or even to pay basic salaries to their state workers, " they said

In a lecture entitled Adekunle Fajuyi and the politics of remembrance, professor of English, professor Niyi Osudare, said Nigeria was "extraordinarily Lucky" not to have disinterested in the face of the various "ethno-regional and religious eruptions bedevilling it.

Osundare, a united States varsity don't, therefore, tasked president Mohammadu buhari not " to wave off the lingering call for a restructuring of the country "as doing so would be tantamount to suicide through denial"

As yet,Nigeria has no "unity" to negotiate or not to negotiate, which is why President Mohammadu buhari must not only read the reports of the 2014 national confab, he owes himself and the country a critical duty to read, digest, deliberate on, and identify its implementable parts-beyond all partisan and ethno-regional considerations

To wave off the lingering call for a restructuring of th is country is to risk the possibility of suicide through denial he said.

Convener of the save Nigeria Group (SNG) and founder of the latter Rain Assembly, pastor Tunde Bakare, lamented that the country was yet to recover from the "structural anomaly" of a unitary system of government foisted on it by the Aguiyi Irons I military junta.

Bakare warmed against down playing the call for restructuring , by certain interest.

Mostly northern, upon the claim that the current pseudo-federal structure suffices "

"Any an tire structuring position taken by the North would bring to the courts of historical opinion the sincerity of the motives of the perpetrators of the countetcoup that led to death of Adekunle Fajuyi.

The elders of the North who, today are opposed to the call to restructure Nigeria have deviated form the ideas of the founding fathers of northern Nigeria- the likes of Sarduana, Sir Ahmadu Bellow and Tafawa Balewa ,leaders of our nation who were forerunners of Fajuyi in the Nigerian hall of martyrdom.

" less we forget, this Nigerian leaders from the north made it clear in the series's of constitutional conference that heralded Nigeria independence that true federalism with regional autonomy was the only conditions under which they would exist within a Nigerian nation.

The main reason the northern leaders and the counter coupists who took the lives of Aguiyi Irons and Fajuyi demanded the reversal of unification decree and a return to the federal system of government.

Consequently, to oppose restructuring now, fifty years after, is to confirm the words of Aesop, that "the injury we do and the one we suffer are not weighed in the same scales" Bakare said.

Ondo state Governor , Dr Olusagun Mimiko in his own remarks , noted that restructuring of the country is an idea whose time has come and which can not be wished away.

Dignitaries at the ceremony include general (Oba) Olu Femi Olutoye and his Wife , General Alani Aklnrinade, Sir Olaniwun Ajayi, Pa Ago Adebanjo, Dr olatokunbo Awolowo Dosumu, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, Chief Woke Olanipekun (SAN)

Chief supo Shonibare, Dr Kunle Olajide, Emeritus Professor Ago Bamgbosr, Chief Seinde Arogbofia, others were the representatives of Oyo, Ogun, and Ekiti Governor respectively, Ahaji Olalekan Ali (SSG) Chief (Mrs) Yetunde Onanuga (Deputy governor) and Mr Jide Egunjobi, (information commissioner) Honourable Femi Ggjabimila ,Professor Banji Akintoye, Mr Yinka Odumakin , Mr Dele Alake ,mr Toye Arulogun, Fajuyis Mrs Desola Olajuyigbe, Chief Yemi Elebuibon, Mr Muyiwa Aduroja (SAN) Chief Tokunbo Ajasin. Mr Remi Ajayi, Professor Abiodun Ilesanmi, Mr Jimi Agbaje, Dele Adesanya (SAN) professor Mrs Dupe Adelabu ,Representative of Ohaneze Ndigbo , African Region, Oliver Akubueze and others

Mend did not represent the region very well they only represent their interest because what we want is true federalism

British will be silly to allow Nigeria go into another civil war after facts and evidence before them and international community
If u don't want to restructure Nigeria let's go on our separate ways

Jibrin was the chairman on appropriations in the house as at the time why did he keep quiet then or he thought his diversion of 60 billions will be covered
Jibrin is as guilty as Dogara

Am not surprise that tinubu will make such comment at this critical economic hardship and insecurity Nigerians face in the hand's of APC
Tell us the progress, from 4500 mega watts to 1800 mega watts or from boko harram to avengers,or ur selective justice tell us the progress
OK I remember progress in looting

Ymodulus:
where is the light?; Because i see no light.

We like it like that tell bubu and aregbosola to build their own road with world class lights
Bad belle people

Businessideas:
I thought the Ijaw Youth Council said these guys are not Ijaws. How on earth they think can go in a strange land and get away with acts of terrorism against the indigenous people still amazed me. The Yoruba knew it would come to this but used the press to warn them enough. These are criminal elements destroying the image of the Ijaws and some people don't just get it

We don't need ur sympathy this country must be restructured no amount of intimidations will stop the struggle

walebabs3:
If they are all corrupted
I don't think Ambode is corrupted

I know u will cover ur kinsman even if he is cut stealing
Yoruba are not corrupt

Propropro:
This man likes camera too much. What's the big deal in visiting a sabmiller that is not even known beyond igbo land while we have Nigerian breweries and Guinness in the southwest

Did I hear u said Nigeria brewery and Guinness who owns them Lagos state right
U will not stop hating

Icecomrade:

APC government is very very corrupt.

Quote me anywhere

No APC are not corrupt they are selected saint's the best Nigeria has ever produce from president to ministers and aids

When I said buhari and his APC are busy chasing shadow over forgery of Senate standing rule which I see as a little problem if well treated
Today we hear about paddling of the 2016 budget which is bigger problem
Does it means that this APC govt and buhari aids did not read the budget before signing it into law
When u higher unprofessional that's what u get
My Fulani my fulani

superstar1:
Another lie from the pit of hell.

Who started the Rail Reform in this country?

Who paid the mobilisation fees for rail projects to the contracted company?

Jokers.

The bottom line remains PMB commissioned that project and his name will forever be on the commissioning plaque.

U Will continue to defend buhari Even when it is obvious he don't know where to start
One yr after no signs

Ciscogod:
There you go again FFK..

Turing brothers against brothers.
Tribe against tribe
Christian and Muslim supremacy. Just to win so weak, myopic and shallow minded minds.

I was expecting to read why you were detain?
If the case was legal or illegal ?
If you got money from dasuki or not?
If u refund money or not?

The war against corruption can not suicide in Nigeria because even u who is saying this is corrupt one way or the other or ur relative
Over 35yrs of military ruled Nigeria opened the doors of corruption
Most of them are Free because they are Hausa or Fulani even buhari
If the war against corruption will bring every corrupt official to book include Aisha buhari general brutai tinubu obasanjo amechi to mention but few
The President is fighting opposition and his enemies in the name of fighting corruption
It is totally unacceptable

[quote author=ayindejimmy post=47858047]Ipod alert!

Zombies of Gej, Fayose, Omisore, FFK,Tompolo, Metsuh, Kanu and any other
yam eater or terrorist.

So because he defeated gej in an election whenever he's being interviewed he should remain mute? [/quote



Did he gives reason why he over throw shagari
Strong supporter]

[quote author=olamide215 post=47857499]Am not sure this man has any good thing to offer. May God deliver nigeria[/quote


Quote me buhari has nothing to offer his approach to issues shows it clearly
He thought we will buy the idea of am fighting corruption when his minister's and aids are corrupt

Stop the witch Hunt and focus on your adminstration
Your govt target only your enemies
You are not fighting any corruption Rather your enemies
Brutai is there enjoying the money ment for procurement of arms yet nothing will happen because he is a sacred cow

isan:
there is nothing tribal on this thread is just for fun

They hate to hear their wrong side but very fast in criticising others

[quote author=Checked86 post=47845774]In as much as I hate that Elrufia, abi na wetin, I don't want people to resist development because of hatred or political differences. There is no way u can develop an area without demolishing the existing structures in that area. But the demolition should happen when the government is ready to put alternative structures down immediately. I don't support a situation where government demolishes houses and leave it unattended for more than 10yrs.[/quote


Which political difference the matter they say is in court
Why can't him obey Court order for once
APC and their lawlessness

[quote author=Abagworo post=47848487]Okigwe is not Owerri and more over I grew up hearing of one killer called Athan otu aka who lost his hand during armed robbery. Athan is only popular among criminals and wailers just like Ilomuanya and other 419ers of old. Okorocha has retired them all and right now top politicians in Imo State are young men aged between 25 and 45.[/quote


For to make this comments shows clearly u are not from the east probably west.
Onye ofe mannu the realy Igbo haters

[quote author=Abagworo post=47848487]Okigwe is not Owerri and more over I grew up hearing of one killer called Athan otu aka who lost his hand during armed robbery. Athan is only popular among criminals and wailers just like Ilomuanya and other 419ers of old. Okorocha has retired them all and right now top politicians in Imo State are young men aged between 25 and 45.[/quote



Why are u like this misleading people with lies
U again I know u are a strong supporter of APC but using lies at this moment is very bad of u

[quote author=Abagworo post=47848487]Okigwe is not Owerri and more over I grew up hearing of one killer called Athan otu aka who lost his hand during armed robbery. Athan is only popular among criminals and wailers just like Ilomuanya and other 419ers of old. Okorocha has retired them all and right now top politicians in Imo State are young men aged between 25 and 45.[/quote

Why are u like this misleading people with lies
U again I know u are a strong supporter of APC but using lies at this moment is very bad of u

kahal29:
Boss why nah. ... It does oh.... Every politics is local

Okigwe North Senatorial Rerun Results:

Apc = 48,921.
PDP = 40,142.
Difference = 8,777.

Outstanding Registered voters. 13, 000.

Reelection to take place in 15 polling units mainly in Isiala Mbano (Ararume LGA and Stronghold) and ihitte uboma (Ben Uwajimogu LGA)


Boss is over for PDP here

That results were manipulated we lives in oweeri we made contact and attan was leading from various pulling boots

Buhari told nigerians that he is not after who become the senate president.
Does it mean our president can not keep one of his word, all his campaign promises one year after not even one has been fulfilled
Our economy is sufferig, security which is the major problem of this country
Why did Apc decides to set nigeria back by chasing shadows
What kind of change is this

Brainy007:
What good can we actually expect from persons that forged their way to positions that sensitive?!

Buhari is the most corrupt person, he accuse the army of hidding his certificate, he forged his certificate
He is the one suppose to be in jail for stealing mandate

Oasis93:
So why the fucking flag? This people need to wake up from this Biafra issue

U hate them yet u will not allow them to go stay on their own

kaorama:
Who cars? Rocha's has the blueprint to scam FG and collect money for frivolity

Which car, please

skilfulsagei:
Your moniker says so much about you. Your summary is parochial and erroneous.

Give us ur own summary

buksaylor001:
When You people were eating your cakes and selling your future by collecting the dollar crumbs from the table of Jonathan,you didn't reason.Now you want Buhari to appoint you As heads of Departments,Agencies and Parastatals.You are even lucky he is magnanimous enough to offer something to you guys and include you in his developmental budget-We warned our brothers during the campaign that it wasn't the way to play politics and they were making noise.Now you are shouting,Shame on the Igbo and their Greedy elders and leaders especially Ohaneze leaders.Next time you people should learn because Buhari is not even your problem,you yourselves are your problems-Alex Ekwueme would have been the President of Nigeria but what happened? Your Efulefu,Jim Nwobodo was hired to drag the carpet from under his feet.

When Ojukwu came out ,he lost in all the Igbo States.And you are shouting!Greedy and corrupt people.Nevertheless,I am a full blooded Igbo son but let the truth be told and if you still call me Saboteur,I wouldn't blame you but take the sermon to your likes.Though am not a Buhari fan either because he is a generalised failure-

U yoruba re our problem u hate us for no just cause ur lies is what we don't know how to tackle

Princedapace:
Just don't understand why some people hate Igbo people a lot... Northerners did worst to GEJ and he never saw them as enemies... Wetin Yoruba ppl use GEJ eye see eh.. They were totally against his policies.. They made the man to be worried.. The teamed up against him..


Igbos are not even doing same and some nonsense people are already calling them names... Pls pls.. Make them allow these people be Jareee.. Especially Yoruba people

Hausas hate igbos beause of religion and yoruba hate igbo because of politics that is why it is difficult for us to stay together

U are the big Idiot

sparrowkid:
http://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2016/06/25/president-buhari-ndigbo-politics-hate/

I don't know ur tribe but all I see is sentiment in ur view regarding last election
We choose to suport our brother who has right for second term
He was not doing bad for us to abandon him rather some people thinks they are not in the shceam of things decide to spread lies. Against him which every nigeriians has see
Buhri if he is wise he will not listen to those that told him to use number of votes in his appointments. We igbos are not flexable like others if we support u we stand by u to the last