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- Some groups have urged the Buhari led federal government to conduct referendum and enable nationalities constituting Nigeria decide so as to know whether Nigeria can still remain one - National Assembly has called on the governors of all South-west states and Houses of Assembly to take proactive steps by initiating dialogues and consultations among their people - The groups said there is need for restructuring of Nigeria’s structure base The Yoruba assembly, an umbrella platform for sociopolitical groups in the South-west, have shunned Acting President Yemi Osinbajo’s statement noting that the unity of Nigeria was not negotiable and Nigerian unitary system of government “is outmoded” According to them: ''That statement cannot hold true under a civil setting or democracy. Nigeria’s unity is negotiable. We can negotiate it to remain together or otherwise. ''If however we choose to remain together, the terms of engagement must be clear and acceptable to all Nigerians.'' The group led by General Alani Akinrinade (rtd), comprises Afenifere Renewal Group, O’dua Liberation Movement, Yoruba Council of Youth, Coalition of O’dua Self- determination Groups, O’dua Nationalist Coalition, O’dua Peoples Congress Reformed, O’dua National Congress and Agbekoya Reformed Society, among others. The group stated that every federating unit must be able to pilot its own development affair in accordance with its pace and socio-cultural peculiarities and uniqueness at this era. This was made known in its five-page communiqué issued on Monday, June 26, when Yoruba Assembly said it was compelled to hold an emergency meeting due to the rising tension in the country. It said: 'The current agitation lies the altruistic effort to establish a development-oriented and sustainable governance structure for Nigeria on the one hand and on the other hand, the objectionable attempt at sustaining Nigeria’s unitary constitution by the ruling clique that desire to permanently control the leverage of power in Nigeria for egoistic reasons. Continue after this commercial break... “The modern concept of sustainable development is a process that must begin with the active consultation and participation of the people. therefore the need for a referendum is imminent. “The on-going methodology of stemming the crisis by the presidency, whilst commendable for at least opening a fresh chapter in crisis management in Nigeria, has not provided any window of redress, as it seems only interested in affirming the worn cliché that Nigeria’s unity is not negotiable. “The Yoruba nation is and has always been in thought-leading position on nationhood and we will continue with this leadership behavior, especially at times like this. Hence we will not condone, nor engage with any recklessness that is against our core values and essence as a people. “We reiterate the need for restructuring of Nigeria’s governance structure as our minimum demand. In our view, restructuring is desirable and currently inevitable. This must be restructuring on the terms that are attractive to all ethnic nationalities and if necessary, fought for. “At least, we can say so for Yoruba people, but if our reaction had been sublime that would not be to underestimate its consequence couched in some of the desperation and quest exhibited by the Igbos and the high charged ultimatum given by the Hausa/ Fulani.'' It also rejected a directive by the National Assembly for the executive to present to it the 2014 Constitutional Conference report and declared that a true federal constitution “has to be put together for Nigeria, which is beyond the purview of the National Assembly. Piecemeal amendments of the 1999 Constitution are no longer acceptable. The assembly further called on the governors of all South-west states and Houses of Assembly to take proactive steps by initiating dialogues and consultations among their people. “We are watching them and when the time of reckoning comes, we shall know those who for selfish reasons and love of office refuse to stand by their people. “As it is our culture, the Yoruba Assembly will begin a consultative process with all Yoruba people including conducting an internal referendum and their decision will determine the next steps. “We will take this proactive step to avoid the senseless war mongering. It is our position and advice that all other ethnic nationalities conduct similar consultative and engaging process among their peoples.” The group has however urged President Muhammadu Buhari's government to conduct referendum to enable nationalities constituting Nigeria decide if they still want to remain together or separate. www.bulletin.com.ng/2017/07/like-igbo-we-want-referendum-too-yoruba.html

About time.

Lol

They just 've to shout a bit louder than this.

Keep hiding behind Igbos to seek for your freedom.

Bloody cowards !!

You are going nowhere. You must remain to sniff the @ss of your Masters.

I have never seen people who are so hypocritical that even the Pharisees study them as a role model.

Like serious
I'm in
We must share Nigeria

kalhldrogo and co make una come hear abi see wetin una papa them dey talk o.

If this is coming from afonja, please take the way way you take lie mohamed talks.
" Buyers beware""

ESDKING:
Keep hiding behind Igbos to seek for your freedom.

Bloody cowards !!

You are going nowhere.

Odensi, You were crying here that if they sure they can stand alone, they should declare support for referendum. Now they have done that, yet you keep crying. Ghommid, anyway not surprised, same way northern youths gave you quit notice, only to cry to UN with letter. You people are truly what they call you, CCCBC ( confirmed chronic chest beating coward).

wizzakosh:
Odensi, You were crying here that if they sure they can stand alone, they should declare support for referendum. Now they have done that, yet you keep crying. Ghommid, anyway not surprised, same way northern youths gave you quit notice, only to cry to UN with letter. You people are truly what they call you, CCCBC ( confirmed chronic chest beating coward).

afonjas always shifting goal post

ZZ22:
afonjas always shifting goal post

No be only go post, but the whole city. Omo iran awon okponu.

ZZ22:
afonjas always shifting goal post

Opioro Mangoza.

Elites and Politicians have been SHARING national cakes since ancient days, it is time for the masses to SHARE the whole country..............

All Na sharing.

Yorubbers and noise making. Na 5 & 6.

A good step at the right time.
We need a fresh start so that even the masses will get a shot at the national cake. Not a few collectively looting this country for their unborn generations

seunny4lif:
Like serious
I'm in
We must share Nigeria

see this slave, taar you're going nowhere, until Arewa masters say so

Kellibae:

Pls dear, I await your reply via mail.

makydee:
Pls dear, I await your reply via mail.

Sorry dear my phone was off throughout yesterday.

Kellibae:
Sorry dear my phone was off throughout yesterday.

Okay dear.