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The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South West zone converged on Ibadan, Oyo State, yesterday demanded for true federalism in the national polity just as the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, reassured that a ‘glorious dawn’ awaits the country.
At the zonal conference of the APC with the theme “The South West and the Challenges of Change in Nigeria”, held in the banquet hall of Premier Hotel, Ibadan, the participants, comprising party leaders as well as political office holders, lamented that over one year of assumption of office of the administration, citizens of the geo-political zone were yet to feel the positive impact of governance as anticipated.


They, therefore, called for fundamental restructuring of Nigeria, true and genuine federalism and an all-inclusive participatory government.
In their speeches, the participants emphasized the need to continue to support the federal government in its ongoing war against corruption, while urging party leaders from the South West to articulate the challenges and prospects of governance in the zone.

They said the findings should be presented to the Presidency with a view to cushioning the socio-economic hardship of the citizenry.
Among the party leaders in attendance were the governors of Oyo, Osun and Ogun states, Senator Isiaq Abiola Ajimobi, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Senator Ibikunle Amosun, who was represented by his deputy, Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Onanuga.

Others were the minister of Communications, Barr. Bayo Shittu; minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; the APC National Deputy Chairman (South), Engr. Olusegun Oni; and the APC National Vice Chairman (South West Zone), Chief Pius Oluwole Akinyelure.
Also in attendance were the state chairmen of the party from the entire states in the South West as well as other political office holders.
While expressing worry over the dwindling national economy, the APC South West leaders canvassed for restructuring of the country by ensuring a genuine and true federalism, submitting that “it is impossible to go on like this if any meaningful development is to be achieved.”
The party leaders also called for a review of the Executive Presidential system of Government currently being practiced in Nigeria saying “it is wasteful, expensive and corrupt.”

Vice President Osinbajo, in his address delivered on his behalf by the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, said the Presidency was not unaware of the economic hardship that the people were facing.
His words: “President Muhammadu Buhari is only too aware of the economic hardships that our people are facing. He feels the pains that you feel, and he has asked me to reassure you that a glorious dawn awaits.”


http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/politics/south-west-apc-asks-osinbajo-to-push-for-true-federalism/159451.html

What is difference between this govt to Yoruba as a natoin and the past govt.
what good acihevement have they made in comparison to what the PDP stole from us.
can any one tell me the differenve between this Govt and the past, looking at the small drama happening every day,
from Saraki, Dogara, now budget padding- denial and acceptance. they promsied us true federalism and today they have denied every single promise they made.
Who should we beleive.
In fact I weep for Nigeria.

this is a step in the right direction.

Restructuring will not reduce Nigeria's problem completely but it will go a long way in solving some of d overbearing ones. But Buhari and d North will never do that. I don't knw why they are afraid of restructuring.

Not only true Federalism, why not disintegration?

When a people fails to understand what is good for them and what to support because it's their rival's choice.

Restructuring Nigeria Will Make No Difference - APC, Osinbajo

http://www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/fg-rejects-calls-for-restructuring/154742.html

I keep reading about the clamoring for true federalism. Can someone explain to me how long it would take to implement and the direct correlation it would have to development. Not trying to start a quarrel I'd just appreciate more information on a topic that seems to be constantly rocking the polity. Thanks in advance.

What can a mere commissioner do?

The treacherous ones are now speaking with their tongue in cheek fashion.

This is just pure horse sh1t from the SW and given that it is from the evil sabatoures of the APC fold - pure hogshit generously mixed with acrid sh1t from the depths of hell.

Flyingngel:
Restructuring will not reduce Nigeria's problem completely but it will go a long way in solving some of d overbearing ones. But Buhari and d North will never do that. I don't knw why they are afraid of restructuring.

The north is at least not hypocritical in their stance for true federalism. It is the SW that clamours for it during the day and at night work to preserve the status quo.

What inputs have any SW elected official be it a governor or legislator in the national assembly made towards restructuring Nigeria back to true federalism ? None whatsoever.

Did these same APC touts honor the confab invitation ?

So why are they talking trash now.


I believe they are using this fake call to stall the seccessionist agenda brewing in both the ND and SE.

This call to true federalism will lead to another time wasting useless confab which at the end the Yorubas will side with the north to kill any negotiation towards true federalism.

This is just a gimmick !

Na so now since lagos is now oil producing state. Make 2 states for north produce small now then the song go uniform.

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The north is at least not hypocritical in their stance for true federalism. It is the SW that clamours for it during the day and at night work to preserve the status quo.

What inputs have any SW elected official be it a governor or legislator in the national assembly made towards restructuring Nigeria back to true federalism ? None whatsoever.

Did these same APC touts honor the confab invitation ?

So why are they talking trash now.


I believe they are using this fake call to stall the seccessionist agenda brewing in both the ND and SE.

This call to true federalism will lead to another time wasting useless confab which at the end the Yorubas will side with the north to kill any negotiation towards true federalism.

This is just a gimmick !







Hahahaha

ckmayoca:
Na so now since lagos is now oil producing state. Make 2 states for north produce small now then the song go uniform.

That oil is their enslavement bond to the north.

And they will suffer a worse faith than what the ND has gone through in 50yrs of wreckless and brazen exploitation .

Hmmm apc....this will soon be naija future map.

Osinbajo is only a puppet.

Southwest APC had restructuring as an agenda for supporting Buhari in 2015 but in 2019, the agenda is all about tribalism and provincialism.

What changed.