izzou:

sleekdot:


That regional talk is a discussion going nowhere IMO.

We are too different. Lets even say SW and SE will agree to the regional arrangement because we are largely of same stock, So where and how do you propose the SS region come together? what similarity is any exist between Auchi man and A Calabar man. Where will capital be, what do they have in common, they dont even speak the same language nor worship the same thing nor believe in the same thing

An Edo man that has tasted autonomy will now be banded with someone from AkwaIbom and be taking orders from wherever the capital is (Assume its portharcourt)

Na from SS and NC(middle belt) that talk of regional govt will scatter

Roland17:


I don't think the idea is to totally eliminate the differences because that is impossible, even if every state becomes a country of it's own. The truth is, considering our population, land mass and other dynamics, our system of government is too big and expensive, consequently, the people, especially those in the local government are not benefitting from governance. An Auchi man and Calabar man may not have similar cultures but they have more similarities between both in comparison to a Norther or SW. Now, I don't necessarily think a regional system will resolve all our issues or is the best but I know our current Federal system isn't working for the majority.

izzou:
In our bid not to tackle corruption, we begin dey find regions and provinces.

If we like, make we divide am to 774 regions, In 2pac's voice, "I see no changes".

If corruption was almost zero in this country, we wouldn't even care about most of all these.

sleekdot:


I am in agreeement that the current system is not working effectively but IMO the best way around it is fiscal autonomy and strenghtening of LG

Carrying everyone into regions will not work well, When we had regions, The Midwest broke away the Eastern minorities were always seeking to break away from the Eastern region. Its the agitation to control your local destiny that led us to 36 states

By going regional into say 6 regions you are basically telling the man from Auchi who is going to Benin to now have to travel to Calabar or PH for representation or telling the Offa or Igbira man to travel to far away Jos instead of Ilorin and Lokoja who are relatively nearer

The closer the govt And each federating unit is to the people the better, Its easier for someone in Ikere Ekiti who doesnt have water to approach his LG chairman at the LG headquarters 15mins away than for him to have to travel to Ibadan a journey of 4hrs to meet his rep

Roland17:


I don't think the idea is to totally eliminate the differences because that is impossible, even if every state becomes a country of it's own. The truth is, considering our population, land mass and other dynamics, our system of government is too big and expensive, consequently, the people, especially those in the local government are not benefitting from governance. An Auchi man and Calabar man may not have similar cultures but they have more similarities between both in comparison to a Norther or SW. Now, I don't necessarily think a regional system will resolve all our issues or is the best but I know our current Federal system isn't working for the majority.

Theflint1:
For those that have been asking for what BAT did after one year in office.

Roland17:


Currently, that same Auchi man has Federal political representation of his community in Abuja which is outside Edo and farther from Calabar or PH. You are never going to eliminate the differences but the similarities, geographically especially is a tremendous pro that brings governance closer to the people in comparison to what we have now. The idea is to drastically reduce the power at the top because it is not devolving to the people who need most.

As it stands today, the SW and SE are better positioned to transition away from the Federal/ top heavy system of Government. As for the embolden, just forget about it because the North will never allow it to happen because they will suffer most if we practice true fiscal resource control and Federalism. our LGs need total autonomy even if we move away from Federalism.

Unlimited22:
Lmao

Restructuring indeed

I go believe am when I see am, WITHOUT AN ULTERIOR MOTIVE BEHIND IT.


That's if the northerners will let it fly because they believe it is anti-north 😂😂😂😂


I no know wetin them dey fear. If you truly believe your region is supreme, show workings once you're not tethered to anyone.

Roland17:


Currently, that same Auchi man has Federal political representation of his community in Abuja which is outside Edo and farther from Calabar or PH. You are never going to eliminate the differences but the similarities, geographically especially is a tremendous pro that brings governance closer to the people in comparison to what we have now. The idea is to drastically reduce the power at the top because it is not devolving to the people who need most.

As it stands today, the SW and SE are better positioned to transition away from the Federal/ top heavy system of Government. As for the embolden, just forget about it because the North will never allow it to happen because they will suffer most if we practice true fiscal resource control and Federalism. our LGs need total autonomy even if we move away from Federalism.

sod09:
https://www.nairaland.com/8110882/sit-at-home-peter-obi-condemns-attack

Where's emilokan own

sod09:
https://www.nairaland.com/8110882/sit-at-home-peter-obi-condemns-attack

Where's emilokan own

sleekdot:


Obi wrote so many words and didn't mention the killers IPOB who ordered the sit at home

No one is suprised about the actions of Peter IP-OBI

OasisX:


.....LOL! Which one be ulterior motive in cap, then Northerners won't gree?! Make we dey speak for ourselves, coz Northerners dey visit here too and non don say NO!

Balls?! I repeat ONLY one Man has the balls and his NAME IS ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR!

Unlimited22:

Oga quote me... No go through the corners 😂😂😂😂

Why e no go get the balls?

sleekdot:


Obi wrote so many words and didn't mention the killers IPOB who ordered the sit at home

No one is suprised about the actions of Peter IP-OBI

OasisX:




.....you be my GEE nah, quoting you ain't a problem, just doing as you. LOL!

sod09:

If emilokan write his own he should do the needful

Unlimited22:

BTW when will you tell us that ISWAP are legit telling people to leave their communities in Borno or die?

Or that one isn't worthy of condemnation?

larride:


They fear it because regional government will lead to regional resource control. Our politicians are living a soft life of waiting till end of the month to enjoy the proceed from oil.

Going into regions means every region will have to work on their resources to develop themselves which our lazy politicians doesn't want.

OasisX:


.....IPOB denied Students to write Mathematics in Abia yesterday, murdered 5 Soldiers, Oasis ain't called out to condemn it - why?!

OasisX:




........when do I become an Influencer on this board?! LOL!

sod09:

If emilokan write his own he should do the needful