by Wale Adedayo It appears Tinubu, with his many shortcomings, is better at seeing deeper than most of his critics as I am one of them. I was among those in the forefront of castigating Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu when he voiced opposition to President Goodluck Jonathan’s National Conference. Tinubu did not mince words in... Read More
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by Dele Agekameh There are so many things to talk about, but we should bear it in mind that the economy of the country is like blood that flows in the body – if it dries up, then the person is gone. ‘If we don’t take steps to strengthen the economy, diversify our economic base... Read More
by Ralph Egbu Finally we must congratulate President Jonathan for this concession. Some have tried to make a change of mind by our leaders look like a crime. This should not be so. If even change of mind is not a world model yet, there is nothing wrong if we introduce it to the world.... Read More
by Nze Peter Uche There are critical and serious concerns of citizens that have dissuaded them from showing any interest, commitment or allegiance in anything Nigeria. There are many issues which have inhibited citizens from being patriotic, caring less about anything happening in Nigeria. But, he fell short of calling for a sovereign national conference... Read More
by Jaye Gaskia Sovereignty belongs to the people, and not to any of the institutions of governance or state to which they might have under certain circumstances delegated exercise of that sovereignty! It is important in order to avoid misrepresentation, to once again express and canvass one’s view on the ongoing National dialogue or... Read More
by Chukwumerie Uduchukwu Critics arguing that this policy is ill-timed should note that this is the best time to organize such because it will be better to discuss the fate of our unholy marriage in this era of various challenges. Also it is shocking for some people to say that Nigerians cannot dictate to government.... Read More
by Ochereome Nnanna The conference will now be exactly what we had feared: an Obasanjo-like jamboree that will not satisfy the yearnings of those hoping it would give Nigeria a new beginning and cure the polity of the ailments responsible for the overall unhappiness of every stakeholder. When Senator Ahmed Tinubu came back from his... Read More
by Bamidele Aturu Second, the way and manner the President is going about the Conference would help him deepen and broaden the antagonism and in-fighting among the Yoruba establishment. The decision of President Jonathan to set up a committee to work out modalities for a National Conference shows that he is not quite what his... Read More
by Olusegun Adeniyi That our nation is not working is all too clear to everyone but do we need a conference to stop the massive oil theft in the Niger Delta? Will another dialogue put an end to the security challenge that is fast turning the North-eastern part of the country into a war zone?... Read More
by Kanayo Esinulo But even more importantly, Nigerians need to discuss and agree on what constitutes federalism and how, and at what levels, the component parts of the federation should operate and relate. The drumbeats and soundbites that favour a National Conference are getting louder and clearer. The objective conditions that make the conference necessary... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo As the rumours intensify about a presidential bid by Aminu Tambuwal, Speaker of the House of Representatives, leaders of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have held a “closed-door” meeting with the politician. [READ: Tambuwal, Amaechi & the story of a desperate president] According to Premium Times, “The party’s Board of Trustees,... Read More
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