Politics

Nigeria’s constitution needs to be reworked – Pastor Emmanuel

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The federal government have been advised to reappraise the 2014 National Confab agreement with a view to rework the nation’s constitution.

National Director of Politics and Governance, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, and Presiding Pastor, Livingspring Chapel International, Ibadan, Pastor Femi Emmanuel gave the advise while speaking with Radio Nigeria on the state of the nation and the forthcoming general elections.

Pastor Emmanuel said there was the need for the country to restructure and operate presidential system of government where each region is self-governing, have its own constitution, security system as well as develop their own resources.

The cleric believed that such system of government would put a stop to agitations from various ethnic groups wanting to claim turns in becoming Nigeria’s president.

Pastor Emmanuel, who is a former Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, also challenged Christians and youths to get involved in grassroots politics, noting that the power of Nigerian politics is in the ward levels and not the voting centres.

He said until good Nigerians get involved in the selection process, incredible candidates would continue to emerge for various elective positions in Nigeria.

Mosope Kehinde

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2nd Anniversary: Restructuring is paramount – OYHA

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has celebrated its 2nd Anniversary with a call to the Federal Government to begin the process of restructuring the country.

The Anniversary was marked with a special plenary session which was attended by the Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde and other political functionaries and dignitaries.

In his Anniversary remark , the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said with the various challenges confronting the nation, there could not have been a more better time than now for the nation to hearken to the call for  restructuring of the country.

He added that the restructuring should commence with the review of the 1999 Constitution. 

According to him, some items on the Exclusive Legislative List should moved to the Concurrent Legislative List.

” There’s too much concentration of power at the Center. As a House we are saying that some items in the Exclusive Legislative List like , Item 2 (Arms, Ammunition and Explosives), Item 3 (Aviation), Item 39 (Mines and Minerals), Item 45 (Police and other security Agencies), Item 55 (Railways), and Item 63 (Traffic on Federal Trunk Roads) should be moved to Concurrent and Residual Legislative Lists.

” I believe if restructuring is done, States and Local Government will have the power to effectively manage their internal security using State and Local Police. This means each State will be able to tackle its security challenges headlong. I want to stress that most of the items on the Exclusive Legislative List would be more efficiently managed at the State and Local levels, he said.

While highlighting the achievements of the 9th Oyo State House of Assembly in the last two years, Mr Ogundoyin said it had passed a total of 56 bills , and made 83 resolutions.

This , he maintained was aside from the various oversight functions carried out by the Lawmakers. 

He equally acknowledged the support the Governor has been given to the Oyo State House of Assembly, noting that ,the harmonious working relationship that existed between the Executive, Legislature , and the Judiciary in the State was second to none.

The Lawmakers in their comments at the plenary commended the Oyo State Governor for his numerous development projects embarked upon by his administration.

Mosope Kehinde

Politics

Government Needs Nigerians’ Support To Tackle Insecurity Properly – Falade

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A statesman, Mr Ajibade Falade has described the spate of banditry in the country as extremely alarming.

He stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ejigbo,Osun State.

Mr Falade while noting that kidnappings, armed robbery and ritual killings were alien to the Nigerian culture, said the problems of insecurity required urgent attention.

The politician explained that the introduction of Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun was laudable, urging all and sundry to give it adequate support.

Mr Falade submitted that the task was too enormous for government alone to solve, urging all traditional and community leaders to also get actively involved in the fight against insecurity.

The statesman also identified political restructuring as the required therapy for the progress of the country.

Adedayo Adelowo

Religion

Cleric Advices Christians to Awaken Their Political Consciousness

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Restructuring Nigeria, as well as the need for christians to develope more interest in business, security and politics in order to drive rapid national development formed the bases of Ibadan Varsity Christian Union Alumni Association conference, reunion 2020 held at the chapel of resurrection University of ibadan.

Radio Nigeria was at the venue of the event reports that aside over 500 hundred members who were physically present, the event held through zoom is marking the 60th anniversary of the association.

Addressing newsmen, the President of the Association, Mr Babatunde Ajala lamented the spate of killings, kidnap and perceived imbalance in political appointment and urged christian leaders to mobilized its members to get involved in politics so as to assume position of leadership.

Mr Babatunde urged President Muhammadu Buhari to restructure the country for rapid development.

Some members of the association said the reunion has afforded them the opportunity to deliberate on issues affecting thier members and Nigeria

Aside payers for the nation, the event also featured seminars, talks, praise and prayers

The theme of the conference was, The Balanced Christian.

Rotimi Famakin

Politics

LG Reform, Restructuring, will aid development at the grassroots – Aaro of Erin-Ijesa

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Restructuring and reform of local government will ensure meaningful development at the grassroots.

A community leader, Chief Dare Ajimotokin stated this while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ilesa.

Chief Ajimotokin who is the Aaro of Erin-Ijesa said a clear reform
at the local government level would make them more impactful.

He said the masses should choose wisely during the election as leaders always emerge from the followers.

Chief Ajimotokin, who admitted that there might may be abuse of local
government autonomy, stressed the need for a vibrant commission to
monitor local governments’ activities to checkmate misconducts.

Adeoye