IN the course of the previous editions, I have advocated the need to embrace a new socio-political structure in Nigeria rather than continuing with the set-up established by the military which birthed the system of governance we have today. As I have previously noted, the 1999 Constitution is not a true reflection of the ideals of the Nigerian people who, despite their ethnocultural diversity, are brought together under the aegis of a central government reposed of the entire powers to control the resources of the entire nation, rather than allowing each of the regional units to develop at their own pace, control their respective resources and generally ensure their independence among the…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
