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Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:14am On May 14, 2021 |
By Tonye Barcanista On Tuesday, governors of southern states under the umbrella of Southern Nigeria Governors Forum, SNGF, met in Asaba, the capital of Delta state at the instance of Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo state and Chairman of Southwest Governors Forum; Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Delta state and Chairman of Southsouth Governors Forum; and Engr. David Umahi, the Governor of Ebonyi state and Southeast Governors Forum chairman. The meeting, which had in attendance 15 Governors from the 17 southern states, including, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo), Nyesom Wike (Rivers), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Babajide Sanwoolu (Lagos), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Godwin Obaseki (Edo), David Umahi (Ebonyi), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun) and Willie Obiano of Anambra state, was to address the lingering economic, insecurity and other issues confronting the southern Nigeria region. At the end of the meeting, the Governors, among other resolution, appealed the President Muhammadu Buhari to review the appointments of service chiefs and other officers of government to reflect fair representation and banned open grazing of cattle across the seventeen states in southern Nigeria. The Governors also appealed to the President Buhari to convoke a National Dialogue to address the rising ethnic tensions and other associated issues bedevilling the country. While I concede that the Governors did well for taking collective decisions on several national issues, especially with respect to the ban on open grazing and the call on the President to revisit his sectional appointments, I am of the opinion that their call for National Dialogue is highly unnecessary as it would lead to another round of wastage of scarce resources and time, and would end up as another talk shop just like others before. Four National Conferences, Zero Improvement Since the year 1942, Nigeria has had different National conferences where people, acting on behalf of their various constituencies without mandate of those they claim to represent, would gather themselves discuss and reach resolutions- without subjecting their resolutions to the people through referendum to test whether they meet the yearnings and demands of the people they claim to represent. Worse still, the resolutions of these delegates are either left to rot in the shelf of the government in power or the government would appoint a committee to look into the report; which will lead to its natural death altogether. The first national conference that was held for the "Nigerian people" was the Lanchester House Constitutional Conference. This conference, was held in London, United Kingdom and which gave birth to the Constitution of Nigeria at independence, had political leaders and other elites as delegates without subjecting themselves to being selected by the people of Nigeria. Resolutions were reached by these delegates, which formed the basis for our pre independent constitution. The problem with that conference was that the people of Nigeria were not allowed to have a say on those to represent their ethnic nationalities, and they were also denied of the privilege of deciding (through referendum) whether or not the resolutions of the conference met their expectations as a people or represent their interests. Between the year 1994 and 1995, there was a constitutional conference that was convoked by General Sani Abacha, the then military head of state. The conference was to address the issues in the country with respect to several agitations, and propose appropriate solutions. Abacha's military administration appointed about 96 delegates to represent the government to the conference, while others were elected along state delineation rather than ethnic nationalities. The conference gulped a lot of resources, resolutions and recommendations were reached. The conference reports were handed over to Abacha, who arrogated himself the power to have the final say rather than subject it to the Nigerian people to decide through referendum whether or not its content was acceptable. In 2005, the government of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo okayed another round of constitutional conference to still discuss the issues of Nigeria that has lingered since pre independence. The then President alongside other 36 states governors, singlehandedly picked the 400 persons to serve as delegates to the conference to represent over 120 million people without the input of the people. The conference wasted another round of money and made resolutions. As usual, the people of Nigeria and all ethnic nationalities were denied the right to affirm or reject the content of the resolutions through a simple referendum. Instead, the conference report was handed to President Obasanjo without recourse to the people they claimed to represent, who in turn condemned it to a shelf in his presidential office. In 2014, the administration of Goodluck Jonathan announced convocation of National conference. Just like its predecessor conferences, Jonathan's government alongside 36 state governors singlehandedly picked delegates for the conference without recourse to the people of Nigeria, who they claim to represent. As usual, the resolutions of the conference was not subjected to the approval or disapproval of the Nigerian people. Instead, it was handed over to President Goodluck Jonathan, who in turn appointed a committee to advice on implementation leading to its natural death. Considering the aforementioned, it is right to say that the call on President Buhari for a convocation of National Dialogue Conference by the Southern Governors is tantamount to repeating the same thing and expecting different outcome. The only conference that will lead to solution of the problems of Nigeria is the convocation of a Sovereign National Conference of ethnic nationalities. This conference should have the various ethnic nations in Nigeria electing their delegates, it should be a 'no hold barred' summit, and resolutions be subject to referendum in each of the ethnic nations. Other than this, we will continue on our wild goose chase without any end. Despite that the call for a conference with sovereign status has been advocated by numerous stakeholders across the 250 ethnic nationalities that make up Nigeria in the last four decades, successive governments, political leaders and other elites that are benefitting from the incumbent unfavorable system have consistently ignored it. Conclusively, every unbiased and sane mind will agree that Nigeria's problem is structural. The various ethnic nationalities and the citizens don't see themselves as stakeholders in the country because they were neither consulted nor did they play any part in the process that led to the creation and promulgation of the 1999 Constitution, and only a Sovereign National Conference can usher solution. May God bless us all and bless Nigeria. Tonye Barcanista is a political commentator and analyst, he writes from Abuja. tonyebarcanista@gmail.com 59 Likes 7 Shares
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Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by donbachi(m): 9:30am On May 14, 2021 |
Waste of money and time..they should implement the one held during goodluck's time. 52 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by Blackfire(m): 9:38am On May 14, 2021 |
I like your write up... But we all know you are an unstable person 6 years 130 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by TonyeBarcanista(m): 9:39am On May 14, 2021 |
donbachi:While the one done during Goodluck may appear as good especially with respect to what we currently have, it still fell below expectation. The conference didn't conclude on the issue of derivatives, the conference's delegates were not elected by the various ethnic nationalities but by the President and his governors, the handpicked conference delegates were along state delineation rather than ethnic nationalities, the conference report cannot be said to be different from other legal documents because it didn't pass through a referendum etc. 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by Sakamaje: 9:45am On May 14, 2021 |
If na National conference be the way forward, no need organising another jamboree with taxpayers money. They should dust up the report from the one GEJ organized, and implement its recommendations. Kapish. 29 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by ipobvsdss: 9:49am On May 14, 2021 |
a masterpiece Blackfire:people like you are the real problem. Dis is what you can come up with after reading this piece. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by ProfAmaben(m): 9:54am On May 14, 2021 |
The South is gradually waking up. You benefit nothing being enmeshed with leeches and parasites. How many Fulani and Hausa billionaires would be millionaires today if not for Oil money that they steal without caution or remorse? The South is very docile and have allowed this evil happen over decades. Today, Oil has drastically lost its value and the South could have been a magnificent edifice without the parasites and Almajiri Muhammad head slamming pedophiles. Let's practice true federalism where everyone is equal and respected, where there's fairness and justice. This country is currently overloading it's scarce resources by employing hundreds of Almajiri from Katsina into all sensitive parts of government MDA's and are massively paid for doing nothing via the South's wealth. Those that earn 200k plus in Nasrda, DPR, EFCC, NHIS etc, what are they doing there? How can Nasrda have over 4000+ staff and recently recruited over 1k people this January? Breakdown of excessive staffing for just a year: 1000 new recruits in Nasrda level 7 @ 197k a month = 197 million naira * 12 = 2.64 billion naira a year paid to people for doing absolutely nothing. Let's not talk about their bonuses, pension, gratuity etc. Imagine employing 200 people in DPR from Katsina level 07 @ 370k monthly for a year, that's 880 million naira annually without 13th month salary. Nigeria is truly finished and would keep paying recurrent expenditure over what doesn't benefit the nation in any shape or form. This is how the Hausa Fulani is impoverishing Nigeria and empowering terrorists to keep oppressing the South, imagine how many are being employed on a daily basis to waste Nigeria's scarce resources?? 80 Likes 8 Shares |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by SouthSouth1914: 9:55am On May 14, 2021 |
Dialogue, No! Disint3grate, No! Improve on social amenities with a focal point on the 6- geopolitical zones, No! This government has decided to stick to one sided, lopsided instrumentation on appointments! Whatever their collective plans for the entire country is already laid bare by the utterances and actions of some elements calling themselves bloodsuckers!! But there is no monopoly of violence! 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by MANNABBQGRILLS: 9:55am On May 14, 2021 |
In 2014, the administration of Goodluck Jonathan announced convocation of National conference. Just like its predecessor conferences, Jonathan's government alongside 36 state governors singlehandedly picked delegates for the conference without recourse to the people of Nigeria, who they claim to represent. As usual, the resolutions of the conference was not subjected to the approval or disapproval of the Nigerian people. Instead, it was handed over to President Goodluck Jonathan, who in turn appointed a committee to advice on implementation leading to its natural death.All these National Dialogue is nothing but a waste of scare National resources. Considering the aforementioned, it is right to say that the call on President Buhari for a convocation of National Dialogue Conference by the Southern Governors is tantamount to repeating the same thing and expecting different outcome.Round pegs in a square hole. It can and will never work. This is so true. The only conference that will lead to solution of the problems of Nigeria is the convocation of a Sovereign National Conference of ethnic nationalities. This conference should have the various ethnic nations in Nigeria electing their delegates, it should be a 'no hold barred' summit, and resolutions be subject to referendum in each of the ethnic nations. Other than this, we will continue on our wild goose chase without any end. Despite that the call for a conference with sovereign status has been advocated by numerous stakeholders across the 250 ethnic nationalities that make up Nigeria in the last four decades, successive governments, political leaders and other elites that are benefitting from the incumbent unfavorable system have consistently ignored it.SECONDED. This is the absolute truth of the whole matter. Conclusively, every unbiased and sane mind will agree that Nigeria's problem is structural.The truth of the whole matter is that Nigeria's problem is structural. May God bless us all and bless Nigeria.Wow! Good to read this part from you. Anyone that says God bless Nigeria will so be blessed. And anyone that says otherwise, na dem sabi! Very Good article Tonye. We Rise! 4 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by godwinkessi: 9:55am On May 14, 2021 |
The first reasonable post by Barcanista Barcanista is the most unstable political supporter I’ve seen! So anyone u say is good I support u, whenever u lose ur mind, I’ll just carry popcorn and be watching you! Barcanista is talking about lefelendum 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by MEGA4BILLION(m): 9:55am On May 14, 2021 |
All this to avoid referendum. Nigeria is an expired product (2014). We all know the attributes of an expired product. 2 Likes |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by TooMuchStuff: 9:55am On May 14, 2021 |
Any national dialogue that has no Fanatical Fulani supremacist as the Chairman and secretary is seen as "notes from an infidel" The GEJ confab of 2014 was the best in our recent history but because it was headed by a Nupe and Yoruba heads, the Danfodions would not like it. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by ifytrik(m): 9:55am On May 14, 2021 |
MEGA4BILLION: |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by inoki247: 9:55am On May 14, 2021 |
okay |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by ifytrik(m): 9:56am On May 14, 2021 |
Demidortp:writing
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Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by Abboki: 9:56am On May 14, 2021 |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by ichidodo: 9:56am On May 14, 2021 |
We need actions...Not this crap..Saint UGM, pray for us.. 2 Likes |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by Aboguede(m): 9:56am On May 14, 2021 |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by rawtouch: 9:56am On May 14, 2021 |
let them dust all the past resolutions and begin to implement them |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by sanityofmind(m): 9:56am On May 14, 2021 |
hmmm... |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by dgang: 9:56am On May 14, 2021 |
Jacking |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by royalamour(m): 9:57am On May 14, 2021 |
I quite agree with you on this one @op. It is going to be fruitless just like the others. Below is the summary of the 2014 National Conference Creation of 18 New States Source: Premium Times 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by Remember1313: 9:57am On May 14, 2021 |
Yes |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by Starships4u(m): 9:57am On May 14, 2021 |
After reading through, I agree with yhu. Most of these governor's are "wolves in sheep's clothing" Seeing a particular state governor there makes me believe the whole exercise is a script. 2 Likes |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by vengertime: 9:57am On May 14, 2021 |
In that case Every region should have their own Unknown gunmen that's the only thing that will shake politicians |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by triple996(m): 9:58am On May 14, 2021 |
Ok wooo |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by katlynf73: 9:58am On May 14, 2021 |
Re: Why I Disagree With Southern Governors Call On Buhari For National Dialogue by BruncleZuma: 9:58am On May 14, 2021 |
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