Regional security outfits may split Nigeria, says Gambari

By Kanayo Umeh and Sadiq Omolaoye, Abuja
02 March 2020 | 3:27 am

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has cautioned that the establishment of regional security outfits like Operation Amotekun, will cause disintegration of the country.

The Nigeria’s former ambassador to the United Nations (UN) also said the cohesion and confidence in the project Nigeria was now shaky, as the country was going through some of its most trying moments in 60 years of nationhood.

He noted that several of the challenges facing the nation have their root in history, while others are more recent and unexpected in their origin.


Gambari, who is Chairman, Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), spoke in Abuja at an event organized to honour former Defense Minister, General Domkat Bali (rtd.), who recently turned 80.

He said Nigerians have to look at solutions to the securing challenges from a national prism, rather than moving regional, adding that there are serious reasons to be worried that the country was not in a good shape.


He insisted that no one should be afraid of talking about restructuring, saying, “I am speaking at a time of a deepening sense of loss of national identity in our country where people are embarrassed or shocked and fearful to say they are proud of Nigeria.”

Continuing, he said, “The many challenges we are facing are structural in nature. And if the structure is not working, we have a responsibility to make adjustments to the structure for no structure is perfect.


“The United States has a longer year of practicing democracy made provisions for a constitutional amendment, so, why is it that we are praying to even agree that a structure that is not working should be adjusted to meet the demand and aspirations of our people.

“But for the sectional and regional way we are addressing the challenges, which is not tied to the primacy of the national security apparatus. So, if something is wrong nationally, we should not find solution regionally and even if we are to take regional solution, it should be a temporary arrangement and not a divorce of the national security architecture.


“The way we are going, God forbid we will have two countries, north, and South which could be increasingly unequal. I don’t see how that can contribute to the nation of our dreams. I am not a prophet of doom, I have never been and I will never become one. If I was one I would not have been proud and privileged to have served Nigeria during a difficult time for 10 years.”

President Muhammadu Buhari described the retired military General as an intelligent officer who had fought for national cohesion.

The President, who was represented by Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Boss Mustpha, said he had served the country selflessly and passionately and that he truly deserved to be celebrated.

https://m.guardian.ng/news/regional-security-outfits-may-split-nigeria-says-gambari/

Taking the southern for a ride. Time shall tell.

Amotekun is no more regional!

Are these guys deaf

ProudBoy:

Regional security outfits may split Nigeria, says Gambari

By Kanayo Umeh and Sadiq Omolaoye, Abuja
02 March 2020 | 3:27 am

Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Professor Ibrahim Gambari has cautioned that the establishment of regional security outfits like Operation Amotekun, will cause disintegration of the country.

The Nigeria’s former ambassador to the United Nations (UN) also said the cohesion and confidence in the project Nigeria was now shaky, as the country was going through some of its most trying moments in 60 years of nationhood.

He noted that several of the challenges facing the nation have their root in history, while others are more recent and unexpected in their origin.


Gambari, who is Chairman, Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), spoke in Abuja at an event organized to honour former Defense Minister, General Domkat Bali (rtd.), who recently turned 80.

He said Nigerians have to look at solutions to the securing challenges from a national prism, rather than moving regional, adding that there are serious reasons to be worried that the country was not in a good shape.


He insisted that no one should be afraid of talking about restructuring, saying, “I am speaking at a time of a deepening sense of loss of national identity in our country where people are embarrassed or shocked and fearful to say they are proud of Nigeria.”

Continuing, he said, “The many challenges we are facing are structural in nature. And if the structure is not working, we have a responsibility to make adjustments to the structure for no structure is perfect.


“The United States has a longer year of practicing democracy made provisions for a constitutional amendment, so, why is it that we are praying to even agree that a structure that is not working should be adjusted to meet the demand and aspirations of our people.

“But for the sectional and regional way we are addressing the challenges, which is not tied to the primacy of the national security apparatus. So, if something is wrong nationally, we should not find solution regionally and even if we are to take regional solution, it should be a temporary arrangement and not a divorce of the national security architecture.


“The way we are going, God forbid we will have two countries, north, and South which could be increasingly unequal. I don’t see how that can contribute to the nation of our dreams. I am not a prophet of doom, I have never been and I will never become one. If I was one I would not have been proud and privileged to have served Nigeria during a difficult time for 10 years.”

President Muhammadu Buhari described the retired military General as an intelligent officer who had fought for national cohesion.

The President, who was represented by Secretary to the Federal Government (SGF), Boss Mustpha, said he had served the country selflessly and passionately and that he truly deserved to be celebrated.

https://m.guardian.ng/news/regional-security-outfits-may-split-nigeria-says-gambari/

Split Nigeria?? Is Nigeria together as it were?

E dey hungry me to say:

Gambari kpa Fula

On matters of regional operation and its legality, it will be Amotekun vs the Constitution.

On the political impact of Amotekun operating a regional force, the Northerners are opposed to it because it was not first thought and implemented in their region. If they had implemented Shege ka fasa as regional outfit Amotekun would have been accepted as a normal.

Yoruba will operate Amotekun as a regional security and it would be a normal for the country. Any dissenter should get a lawyer ready for court.

Tell that to Isbah police first if they listen we’ll start from there

And regional butchering won't?

And Hisbah is what Mr.Gambari? Does this man realizes that the activities of the present government have polarized Nigeria beyond reconciliation?

The activities of the herdsmen has disintegrated Nigeria. Regional security could foster reintegration.

This Amotekun is really giving northerners sleep less nights

Amotekun will divide Nigeria in what way? And if amotekun can divide Nigeria so be it.

The 36 CONSTITUTIONAL STATES are already AUTONOMOUS because they're Constitutional. Release Authorities and Responsibilities to them for Police Resources and Elections Control, and you have a peaceful NIGERIA for ever. This Gambaris is a Prince from Gobir. He is just supporting Ruga, Islamisation Fulanisation and Anarchy (RIFA). Don't trust him.

And so what

As if the so called Nigeria was United before, Nigeria is not suppose to be one and not be, if we cannot achieve it our children will

Better Split ZOOGERIA

I pray it does.

Shari'a police abi na hisbah police did not break the unity of the country, it is Amotekun that will break it.

That is fine by us. Nigeria should scatter, Amotekun lives.