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Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by hansyllo(m): 7:42pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State on Sunday said true federalism was the only way to drive democracy in the country. Mr. Ambode, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Tunji Bello, made the assertion at the 23rd anniversary of the annulment of June 12, 1993 Presidential Elections. The programme was organised by the state’s Office of Civic Engagement under the Deputy Governor’s Office with the theme: “Democracy and Inclusiveness — Basis for Good Governance.” “We still have a long way to go in our country today and that is because we are not practicing true federalism. And for us to achieve that, we need to work really hard. “We must ensure that we install a viable federalism in Nigeria, that is the only way to build and enjoy our democracy as well as honour the memory of late MKO Abiola,” he said. Mr. Ambode said that his administration would strive to uphold the ideals of June 12 by ensuring the expansion of the frontiers of democratic governance and social justice. Also speaking, Ndubuisi Kanu, a former Military Governor of Lagos State, said that the practice of true federalism was the solution to the challenges facing the country. “Whatever is happening now in the country either militancy, IPOB or others will not stop until we go back to the Nigeria that we are expected to build; a federal Nigeria. “We should brace up and be prepared. Prayers alone will not solve the problem. We have to get back to a federal Nigeria,” Mr. Kanu, retired Rear Admiral, said. In his contribution, Ayo Opadokun, Convener of the Coalition of Democrats for Electoral Reforms, said that restructuring was the solution to country’s challenges. “After 23 years, those who denied Nigerians the opportunity of true democracy are still living and are in government positions. “But it is sad to note that they have not done anything to correct the mistakes from the lessons of June 12. “June 12 will continue to be relevant until Nigerians are given the opportunity to decide their fate in the country and that is when Democracy would have been enthroned,’’ he said. Mr. Opadokun urged President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the Independent Electoral Commission to announce Abiola as the winner of June 12, 1993 election as well include his name in the names of past presidents of Nigeria. In his lecture, Olumuyiwa Noah, a lecturer at the University of Lagos, urged elders in the country to narrate the story of June 12 to the younger generation to curb electoral malpractices. “We owe it a duty to tell the story of June 12 to our young ones who are ignorant of what transpired so that they are aware; and in future, elections malpractices will be curbed,” the professor said. In his remarks, Kehinde Joseph, Special Adviser to Governor Ambode on Civic Engagement, said that the anniversary was to keep the essence and lessons of democratic experience alive. The June 12, 1993 presidential election was annulled by former military dictator, Ibrahim Babangida, before the final announcements of results. Initial results released showed that Moshood Abiola, a billionaire philanthropist, had an unassailable lead over his then opponent, Bashir Tofa. Mr. Abiola, who later died in government custody, is believed by most Nigerians to have won the election, considered one of the freest and fairest in Nigeria. http://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/205163-true-federalism-can-resolve-nigerias-problems-ambode.html 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Oyiboman69: 7:46pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
na today? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Frankiss44(m): 7:55pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
The wise ones know this... But the foolish ones are saying the confab is for the archives.. 123 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by EverestdeBliu(m): 7:58pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
That's just the simple solution; But the North will not like this,they'll fight tooth and nails to water down this simple solution. banmee:what are you saying? The only reason why there's delay in the adoption of this proposal is because of OIL,the North don't want to let go. Corruption would be greatly tackled under Regional rule as some may want to call it,and it remains the only solution to Nigeria's problems. Secession is never an option,but true federalism where each geo-political region would develop based on its strength,technology and available resources. That way there would be competition from all quarters and rapid change. The true change lies in true federalism. banmee:know this now,Nasarawa state has the largest mineral deposit in Nigeria,but still ranks amongs the poorest states. Why?,coz of oil. Because the federal government is on hand to give states allocations and sometimes bail out funds every month,no one wants to look inward. The over dependency on oil is just sicking....let me also tell you this, states don't have control over resources found within its territory. If a state wants to harness any resource in its region,it must first obtain licence from the federal government. The centre owns the land and resources within the boundary of Nigeria...now you see that's a huge limitation to development mikolo80:now all those can only be built through federal government intervention and allocations. Now how do you expect us to move forward if states can't generate income enough for them to at least pay their workers?,the governors rush down to Abuja every month to collect Allocations,and some bailout fund. Resources are lying idle in various states waiting to be harnessed,but the states can't harness their own resources because it belongs to the federal government. The simple concept about true federalism is resource control,each region should be allowed to control and utilise its own resources for the development of the said region. 71 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Nobody: 8:06pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
OK we Ave heard you. So wha should we the (soft targets) do. When you people the (hard targets are just saying it without any action) ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by LoveMachine(m): 8:10pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Major respect to Ambode for pushing for True Federalism. 60 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Thewrath(m): 8:13pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
I wonder which version of ewedu Ambode eats,clearly different from that of tinubu's and his keyboard warriors....maybe cheap,watery expired ewedu. All hail the ewedu munchers 97 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by kenny987(f): 8:13pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
I hope we really wake up and get this government to do the right thing. There is too much power at the center with too many dumb n greedy idiots running the show. Decentralise power and let d bottle feeding stop. 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by oduastates: 8:15pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Frankiss44: Your confab is useless 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by ascek(m): 8:16pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Ambode an APC Legend is talking sense. So let others follow suit. Very seriously many companies have fainted. If things continue like this for another one month, I am sorry there may be anarchy. 29 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by pabjo: 8:20pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
lai mahammed will counter this betrayer soon 4 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by pabjo: 8:22pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
ascek: God will help us the helpless 3 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by hansyllo(m): 8:23pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
True federalism is the only way forward right now 47 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by mrvitalis(m): 8:37pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Frankiss44:Only a knowledgeable person will know true federalism is not in the confab report 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by mrvitalis(m): 8:42pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
That is the truth, and the only way to do this is true constitutional amendment, because I read the so called confab report and was disappointed (create 18 more state, 17% derivation of natural resources and constitutional presidency rotation) The national assembly need to raise and do this for us, only them can do this, if Buhari refuse to sign VETO him.... Let the southern cacus of the Senate initiate the process and then leave the rest for us We will occupy the whole Abuja till that ammendment is passed... . But they know they benefit from the present system and won't want change... And now they lie and tell people to blame Buhari We need to hold our representatives responsible and not Buhari 42 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by okuneddie(m): 9:12pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
we all know most states won't love this.....not only northern states but also southern states. I will really love it if we do it cos most state govs will be serious and will look inward but we don't have what it takes on ground now......meanwhile..... Friends I Have Discovered That If People Are Complaining About This Nigerian Economy And You Don't Join In... They Will Attempt To Borrow Money From You... # WeGoSurvive 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Slikbae: 9:16pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
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Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by wasco24: 9:24pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
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Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Nobody: 9:30pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
mrvitalis:pls,how can I get a copy of the confab report? 1 Like |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by mrvitalis(m): 9:36pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
bloodyBLOGGER:Just Google bro 3 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Agunechemba1(m): 9:44pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
His fellow brown roof republicans would disagree with him. 6 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by lincolnj88: 9:50pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
simple , i dont know y zombies dont like dis 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Dymaco(m): 10:04pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
God Bless this man for me...... this our system of government is too old 4 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by STFUand4kMeHARD(m): 10:05pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Northerners with yoruba-like monickers will rise to create confusion by attacking ambode or the message. Lets all be aware of their antics at dividing the south just to have the upper hand of lording it over the rest of us. Just tell me why any sane nigerian wil go against true federalism, aside the the direct benefactors of this deviously lopsided system. Northerners mimick every region here to create enemity. Example of such is IRUNOOBO and some other biafran monickers that specialize in initiating tribal online wars between yoruba and igbos, only to now sit back and watch the south gnaw at each other wild they perfect their domination strategy. *spits on the naive and clueless south* 17 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by MakeWeTalk: 10:07pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Buhari won't hear! Shai dem say ein get ear problem, which affects his thinking or so. Nigeria as it is cannot work anymore, where the North sucks the life out of the south-south to water and maintain the north. The North uses the Oil from the south-south to build the north while the south-south languishes in poverty. The North uses NYSC to take human resources from the South to the North in the name of unity, but when it comes to political appointments it's all North. ![]() Even before the civil war they said that southerns should not be given jobs in the north, so they came up with NYSC. NOTE this video is before the war, the North has always hated the south and only wants to suck our resources and islamtize us https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y1Zpk4DrlA 16 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by chiedu7: 10:07pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Everybody can see that Nigeria is....... ![]() 14 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Okadalifestyle(m): 10:07pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Biko this Npower.gov.ng site how can novice web surfers like me register and log in. Meanwhile I support true federalism. 1 Like |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by attacker231: 10:07pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Thewrath: The smelly akpu is truly affecting your watery brain. Ambode have just told you the wish of all Yorubas, and there position even at the last confab. Stop disgracing yourself online. 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by amclimax(m): 10:08pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
It only hurts me that our fore fathers didn't learn anything meaningful from the white before seeking for independence.... Even with true federalism 9ja go still belike this... Until we learn to value life over material things 2 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Nobody: 10:08pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Thank God Ambode acknowledges this but his party thinks otherwise. Every sane Nigerian knows that Nigeria is too big for a man sequestered in Aso-rock to handle all alone. There is a growing need to reconfigure Nigeria to meet the aspirations of everyone. We either restructure this country and progress, or continue with this system and perish. 7 Likes |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Cherishing(f): 10:09pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
Please help a friend I have been reading other peoples comment but I don't know how to comment ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Only True Federalism Can Resolve Nigeria’s Problems – Ambode by Odogwuskido(m): 10:09pm On Jun 12, 2016 |
You've finally woken up? Good morning! 7 Likes 1 Share |
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