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Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by nwakibie3(op): 2:19pm On Jul 26, 2017
The agitation for restructuring of the country has suffered a setback as the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday voted to reject a proposal to amend the 1999 Constitution to devolve more powers to the states.

Using electronic voting, 48 of 95 Senators present voted against the proposal, which had been challenged on Tuesday by Adamu Aliero, who argued it should not stand without reviewing the revenue sharing formula to give more money to states.


http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/238195-breaking-senate-rejects-devolution-powers-states.html

Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Nobody: 2:22pm On Jul 26, 2017
They should represent it as devolution of powers plus review of revenue allocation formula
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by moninuola65: 2:27pm On Jul 26, 2017
the governors must be hold up for 48% they were embezling
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by clarocuzioo(m): 2:59pm On Jul 26, 2017
It will be a democratic blunder to give more powers to our present day habitual and perpetual kletomaniacs in the name of governors, they are bunch of selfish, greedy, wicked and heartless set of people irrespective of their political affiliation, none of them has the interest of the masses at heart, so why giving them more powers when they have not justified the one given to them
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Atiku2019: 3:01pm On Jul 26, 2017
Full Restructuring Shikena cool


Atiku2019

Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Youngadvocate(m):
This is just what we are talking about. SMH

Over to you bigot youths...begin your ethnic ranting.

The earlier we understand that Nigerian ruling class are united against the masses, the better for us.
These chaps of no dignity and sense of service, who do not in the slightest sense, comprehend the essence of leadership; who have no regard for leadership values and human dignity, are just trapped in the ebb of selfish aggrandizement and capital accumulation to the detriment of the good of the majority. Our future is at stake!

The thieves at National Assembly, whether you like it or not have no regard whatsoever, for the plight of Nigerians, simply because they perpetuate themselves in power. They buy the offices they occupy and therefore, are answerable to their pockets and godfathers.

This is why I strongly support the Movement by Nnamdi Kanu, which seemed to be gradually changing the political narratives in Nigeria and has challenged the statusquo. Every youth should join hands together to champion this revolution against the crop of looters we have as leaders. Had there been justice, equity and equality in Nigeria which are prerequisites for meaningful development, there would never be any noise about BIAFRA, NIGER DELTA MILITANCY, BOKO HARAM etc. Note, all these groups are youths.

Nigeria as it stands, is ridden with injustices. Injustice of the rich against the poor, of the politically advantaged North against the politically disadvantaged South, of people with varying religious values. However, the more prevalent and domineering is that of CLASS. Ruling class against the ruled (MASSES).

They are using every power, narrative, style and ideology to ensure we remain underdeveloped, subjected to them so they could continue to have their way. That is why they have taken government away from us. If not, how many of us know the name of their local govts chairmen?
They don't want our political participation because they need no one to challenge them on the self-serving activities they engage in. Political apathy is what they want. Nigerian political system is WACKED, meant for the RICH. And, no one can change the STATUS QUO that favours him, unless forced to.

This is why the YOUTHS must unite against these folks. If YOU CANT JOIN TO FIGHT, AT LEAST SUPPORT THOSE AT THE FORE-FRONT with some ENCOURAGEMENT.
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by TheFreeOne:
It will be easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a niddle than for a hausa/fulani hegemons allow a true restructuring of the country.

A break up of the country sounds more sensible than patch patch arrangements that will never work for the benefit of the masses.
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by pauljumbo(m): 3:44pm On Jul 26, 2017
This is the main reason why nnamdi kanu have many followers

Very soon most Nigerians will support kanu seccession ideology.


It's getting closer
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Youngadvocate(m): 4:02pm On Jul 26, 2017
Atiku2019:
Full Restructuring Shikena cool



Atiku2019
And you think it will happen?

You have forgotten that the same APC that gave us a working handbook of Restructuring during their campaign and swore to begin its implementation once voted into power, it is the same APC that set up a Committee to DEFINE Restructuring! Much so, headed by a notable campaigner against the same Restructuring.

Did you listen to Atiku Abubakar's narrative on Restructuring in the North West and the template he presented at University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu, South East? Well, if you did, you would notice a total change in narrative in the two fiercely divergent Geo-political zones. Why? because, the North West which controls the Country with its over-bloated population cannot accept the same Restructuring canvassed by the South East.

By now, you should have known that the sound of political songs sang in Abuja, when one is in power is completely out of tune with the song the politicians sing out of power or when trying to get into power.

The only reality in all this is that our politicians have common unifying factor, SELFISHNESS. Once the ensure their comfort, whatever remains can burn into flames.

Nigerian Youths, WAKE UP! Before it will be too late to have our future secured.

At least, since the history of this Civilian Dispensation, I haven't seen any election period when children of our so-called leaders went to vote in an election. They have secured the future of their next four generations, who understand Diaspora as their permanent abodes. Yet, they want to dry-up the little that remains of our own future, not to talk of our kids.
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by DieBuhari: 4:14pm On Jul 26, 2017
Youngadvocate:
This is just what we are talking about. SMH

Over to you bigot youths...begin your ethnic ranting.

The earlier we understand that Nigerian ruling class are united against the masses, the better for us.
These chaps of no dignity and sense of service, who do not in the slightest sense, comprehend the essence of leadership; who have no regard for leadership values and human dignity, are just trapped in the ebb of selfish aggrandizement and capital accumulation to the detriment of the good of the majority. Our future is at stake!

The thieves at National Assembly, whether you like it or not have no regard whatsoever, for the plight of Nigerians, simply because they perpetuate themselves in power. They buy the offices they occupy and therefore, are answerable to their pockets and godfathers.

This is why I strongly support the Movement by Nnamdi Kanu, which seemed to be gradually changing the political narratives in Nigeria and has challenged the statusquo. Every youth should join hands together to champion this revolution against the crop of looters we have as leaders. Had there been justice, equity and equality in Nigeria which are prerequisites for meaningful development, there would never be any noise about BIAFRA, NIGER DELTA MILITANCY, BOKO HARAM etc. Note, all these groups are youths.

Nigeria as it stands, is ridden with injustices. Injustice of the rich against the poor, of the politically advantaged North against the politically disadvantaged South, of people with varying religious values. However, the more prevalent and domineering is that of CLASS. Ruling class against the ruled (MASSES).

They are using every power, narrative, style and ideology to ensure we remain underdeveloped, subjected to them so they could continue to have their way. That is why they have taken government away from us. If not, how many of us know the name of their local govts chairmen?
They don't want our political participation because they need no one to challenge them on the self-serving activities they engage in. Political apathy is what they want. Nigerian political system is WACKED, meant for the RICH. And, no one can change the STATUS QUO that favours him, unless forced to.

This is why the YOUTHS must unite against these folks. If YOU CANT JOIN TO FIGHT, AT LEAST SUPPORT THOSE AT THE FORE-FRONT with some ENCOURAGEMENT.
Northern senators rejected it
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Warship: 4:19pm On Jul 26, 2017
Then Disintegration of Nigeria is the next option


Hope the Yorubas will stop attacking Biafrans for seeking an independent country of theirs.
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Warship: 4:21pm On Jul 26, 2017
Fratermathy and Tonyebarcanista what do you guys have to say



We don dey go


Sorry for you guys if you still stay back to champion for Restructuring that won't see the light of day
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by KehnnyCares(m): 4:22pm On Jul 26, 2017
So What Next, Break Up?

Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by ZombieTAMER: 4:24pm On Jul 26, 2017
The senate has been utter waste to the nation
And it's only restructuring that can rectify that



Why am I not surprised!? undecided
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by eunisam: 4:27pm On Jul 26, 2017
After all they are conceivably mentally stagnant? There are O. T. O "on their own"
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by NwaAmaikpe: 4:27pm On Jul 26, 2017
shocked


Revolution in progress!!!
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Balkan(m): 4:28pm On Jul 26, 2017
ok
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by oake(m): 4:29pm On Jul 26, 2017
E no go work o! We will not take it! Total restructuring or division. Anything else is unacceptable... embarassed
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by centoke30(m):
All these governors that wants to enjoy all our moni alone... mmmmh, judgement day is coming
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by gberra: 4:30pm On Jul 26, 2017
What Stupid Nnamdi Kanu are these Ipob bonobos screaming about on this thread when it was obvious y'all put your hairy ass on the line for Saraki /Ikeweremadu's senate leadership. Oloshi ni gbogboyin. Awon Oloripelebe
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Nobody: 4:31pm On Jul 26, 2017
only revolution can save nigeria
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by AmaechiLinus(m): 4:32pm On Jul 26, 2017
Thank God am not in Nigeria. I live in Benin city Edo state ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Nwakaumu(m): 4:32pm On Jul 26, 2017
"It is easier to get Biafra than to restructure Nigeria" Nnamdi Kanu.
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by magoo10(m): 4:32pm On Jul 26, 2017
The current senate as politicians will only make adjustments on areas that will favour them without the masses at heart.
senate please give us referendum first, all this sham no dey add up.
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by HottestFire: 4:32pm On Jul 26, 2017

What is wrong with this set of sinators...Who gives a Bleep about devolution of powers to the states. States that are not viable..

Please we need a referendum


Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by ITbomb(m): 4:32pm On Jul 26, 2017
Who is talking about giving more money to the states

Nigerian states should be the ones giving money to the center
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by oshe11: 4:33pm On Jul 26, 2017
49 out of those 48 votes were from Northern Senators
Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by Expl0rers:
lol

anyone who thought the senate would support this is an slowpoke.

This is a clear friendly fire that will affect the senators, how will they endorse it?

looks like millions of Nigerians are fools. we should know better that the key to restructuring is in the hands of the people. power belongs to the people

Re: Senate Rejects Devolution Of Powers To States by surgical:
clarocuzioo:
It will be a democratic blunder to give more powers to our present day habitual and perpetual kletomaniacs in the name of governors, they are bunch of selfish, greedy, wicked and heartless set of people irrespective of their political affiliation, none of them has the interest of the masses at heart, so why giving them more powers when they have not justified the one given to them
its funing after voting for them, I dont know under what influence, you guys will come here and start calling them names feigning ignorance of their emergence, the people deserve the kind of leaders they get.
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