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oladeebo:
Stop been delusional, be what you are, and be sure of yourself.
The Northerner had been merged together not now, they see themselves as an entity, it's unlike Yoruba and igbo, if you missed taken igbo as yoruba, he may slap you, let every one go in their different way the better. The two have different agenda and vision, one is moderate in religion, political, social and economics issues why the other is hardliner!
how can you put them together in a political boat.

oladeebo:
Personal I hate deceit, may be because am not a politician!
before we can be talking of forgiveness, one must accepted he was guilty, who can accept this between yoruba and igbo? none!
why deceiving ourselves?

igbodefender:
This is not about loss of identity. It is about unity in the midst of diversity. It is about multiculturalism. It is about fostering cooperation, not by-force unification.

oladeebo:
Let me tell you the Awo & Zik were not foolish, they would have done that in the past, if the failed or unable to do that, just forget about it now!
Don't look for something when it's needed it was too late already!

oladeebo:
You've already won? am waiting for the west governors to decamp to pdp or Apga.
So We shall show them the way out of governor's office!
take note, in advance!

igbodefender:
Ok, sorry for that.

On the issue of restructuring, we don't support restructuring without first reducing corruption, as that could make matters worse.

igbodefender:
The more reason why we need to seat down and talk regularly. And let us not forget the Niger Delta- they are also part of this.

oladeebo:
The reality of life!
Anything you see today started some years ago, let igbo elders & leaders fight for igbo interests, let yoruba elders and leaders fight for yoruba interests, leave politicians with politic, simple as that!

igbodefender:
That kind of politics is detrimental to the mutual inuerests of the South.

Southern Governors Agitate For Restructuring, Unity Of Nigeria

October 23, 2017

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By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Arising from its summit in Lagos on Monday, the Southern Governors’ Forum, SGF, has called for devolution of power that will entrench true federalism as well as restate commitment to the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria.

The Governors present include the Six Southwest Govs: Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode; Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose; Ogun State Governor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun; Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu; Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola and Oyo State Governor, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi.

Also present are the Governor’s of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike; Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki; Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu; Enugu State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Emmanuel Udom and Ebonyi State, David Umahi.

The Deputy Governors of Anambra, Dr Nkem Okeke and Cross River State, Professor Ivara Esu are also present at the event.

Reading the communique at the end of the meeting, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode said the Southern Governor’s Forum restated its commitment to a united, indivisible Nigeria.

He said the summit also reiterated its position on true federalism and devolution of powers and also restated its commitment to collaborate in the region for the growth and development of their economies.

Ambode added that the summit restated commitment to security of lives and properties of the citizens as well as emphasized the need for effective linkage of good infrastructure within the sphere of southern Nigeria.

Earlier in his opening speech at the summit, Ambode said previous Forum held in the past achieved much, but noted that there “is still a lot to be done. There is certainly a lot to be done about true federalism, an issue that requires urgent, meticulous and proactive attention from the Forum.

“No less disturbing is the failure to undertake the periodic review of the review allocation formula as provided for by the 1999 Constitution to reflect evolving realities. This is another critical matter that ought to engage this Forum in order to enhance the viability of the state and local governments as well as their capacity to fulfill their developmental roles in the polity.”

The governor decried that states were being disparaged for always carrying begging bowls to Abuja in quest of hand-outs from the federal government, saying that this “is a function of our present national constitution that burdens the federal government with activities and responsibilities that rightly fall within the province of the states.”

He said that the productivity and revenue-generating capacities of most of the states were stifled thus turning them into no better than street beggar states incapable of even meeting routine obligations of paying workers’ salaries and pensions without federal support.

Ambode explained that the state had fought and won several legal battles since 1999, which had systematically strengthened her autonomy and enhanced her fiscal viability, adding that over the years, the state “has won legal control over the management of its environment, control of urban and physical planning, regulation of overhead masts, registration and regulation of hotels and restaurants and control of her inland waterways.”

According to him, “The victory does not belong to Lagos alone, but to all other states in the federation and which they must explore significantly. I believe if Lagos has been able to achieve so much fighting singly, the Forum can accomplish much more by thinking, planning, strategizing and acting together.”

Ambode stated that the resuscitation of the Southern Governors Forum was coming at a most appropriate time.

“As we are aware, the Senate and House of Representatives are currently harmonizing their differences on the proposed amendments of the 1999 Constitution before they are transmitted to the State House of Assemblies for approval. It is important for this Forum to comprehensively look at the proposed amendments with a view to working with our respective House of Assemblies to ensure a coordinated response on our part that will strengthen the practice of democracy, federalism, constitutionalism and the rule of law,” he said.

 

He said that the first achievement of the Forum was its collective advocacy for the special allocation to oil-producing states in the Federation Accounts, which resulted in the current formula of 13 percent accruing for derivation in allocating revenues from the Federation Account.

igbodefender:
This is not about loss of identity. It is about unity in the midst of diversity. It is about multiculturalism. It is about fostering cooperation, not by-force unification.

proudlyYoruba:
Don't mind that man, don't you know him ni