The real problem is that the 1999 Constitution is far more unitary than federal. That is what is making its amendment to provide enough bases for federalism to thrive in Nigeria a matter of urgent national importance. The process of amending the constitution in Nigeria is tedious and rigid, being a written constitution.

It is in the light of this that three successful amendments achieved by the National Assembly under his leadership of Committee on Constitution Amendment should be prized. When one considers the fact that all attempts by the national assembly to amend the constitution before 2007 failed, succeeding a record three times is no mean feat.Though, constitutional amendment is not a one man’s affair, leadership is what matters the most in such legislative business. Ekweremadu provided the transformational servant leadership needed for the exercises to succeed.

It is sad that what could have been the 4th Alteration in 2015 was torpedoed by the presidency’s indiscretion as former President Goodluck Jonathan was allegedly misguided to withdraw assent, which he had reportedly given even before losing the election. The good thing, though, is that those who masterminded that sabotage are all biting their fingers today because they put their selfish interests ahead of national intrest; and they are paying for it.

But, statesmen and great leaders like Ekweremadu are merchants of hope and workable ideas for greater good. As genuine men working for the future of their country, they do not only understand the past but they are also fully in touch with the dynamics that forge the present. They also foresee the future. Their fundamental preoccupation is the welfare of the state and the welfare of the current and future generations. That is why Ekweremadu, though a leading opposition figure, has been more preoccupied with bipartisanship in the National Assembly under the Senator Bukola Saraki Senate Presidency so that good governance may result.


On the other hand, ordinary politicians are preoccupied with self and the worries about the next election.

That is why in his "Republic", Plato argues that the ideal state is best ruled by intellectuals who can combine comprehensive theoretical knowledge with the practical capacity for applying it to concrete problems. Although some other thinkers prefer to distrust the value of intellectuals in politics, Ekweremadu has proved their assumptions wrong. He has shown that although all good politicians need not be statesman, they should live like statesmen. He has shown what meaningful and crucial impact a statesman can make, particularly in today's rapidly degenerate and cynical Nigerian society.


www.etimes.com.ng/2017/05/13/ekweremadu-at-55-a-statesman-in-politics/

Apart from Ekweremadu and a few others, Okorocha and all the other Igbo politicians will be fed to the dogs when Biafra Republic is restored.

Happy birthday odogwu.

fayose is greater than all Igbo politicians both dead nd alive

Khd95:
fayose is greater than all Igbo politicians both dead nd alive

Yes. Same way Joe Igbokwe is greater than Tinubu

Joe Igbokwe is greater than Abiola

Joe Igbokwe is greater than Awolowlo (otapipia gay)

Joe Igbokwe is greater than Oduduwa

Joe Igbokwe is greater than all cone heads, dead, alive and yet to be born.

Khd95:
fayose is greater than all Igbo politicians both dead nd alive

bros na you find trouble ooo see that guy above me expect more. that's why it's always good to keep your ewedu mouth silent.

STOP CELEBRATING A POLITICRIMINAL