Atiku says only restructuring will save Nigeria from becoming failed state

January 25, 2021 News 3 Views

The 2019 presidential candidate is likely one of the most distinguished advocate for the devolution of energy from the central authorities to sub-nationals.

In an article revealed on Monday, January 25, 2021, the 74-year-old stated Nigeria is susceptible to changing into a failed state if it doesn’t resolve foundational challenges that make it troublesome for the central authorities to successfully discharge its duties.

He stated, “It’s now time to belief the element models of this federation with devolution of powers from the central authorities to deal with points resembling policing, in tandem with the Federal Authorities.

“As a result of allow us to face it, if we carry on doing what we have now been doing, we are going to carry on getting what we have now been getting. Or worse, we are going to expertise the regulation of returns.”

Atiku famous that present ethnic and non secular clashes witnessed within the nation are partly attributable to Nigeria’s failure to deal with the foundation causes of its issues.

The previous vice chairman cautioned that Nigeria might fail to fulfil its potentials of being the beacon of sunshine for the Black Race if it doesn’t cease working from the identical unitary basis it has for many years.

He stated the standard of personalities on the helm won’t matter if that foundational downside just isn’t resolved in order to attain peace, unity and prosperity.

“It’s time to really feel our nation’s pulse and steer the ship of state away from a failed state vacation spot.

“Restructuring is the lighthouse that can information the Nigerian state’s ship again to the protection of land,” he stated.

Atiku reiterated that the focus of energy on the centre terribly impacts each sector of the nation, and that Nigerians have to be united in correcting the scenario as a patriotic responsibility to maneuver the nation ahead.

The President Muhammadu Buhari-led authorities has been widely-criticised by quite a few stakeholders for failing to sincerely entertain the concept of restructuring.

The president has at all times maintained that the nation’s present state is non-negotiable.