Restructuring alone cannot solve Nigeria’s problems, says Jonathan

The controversial issue of restructuring the country came to the front burner Thursday in Abuja.

He said he was opposed to the idea of a one party state as well as a unitary system of government as a solution to ethnic and cultural diversity. “Take a look at how local government elections are conducted at the state level. Why is it very difficult for an opposition party to win a chairmanship or councillorship seat in a state, despite the fact that the same party probably secured seats in the State Assembly and National Assembly elections, organized by a federal election management body?

The former President said further that Rwanda is an example of a country that polarization along ethnic lines nearly destroyed leading to extreme interethnic hatred, anarchy, violence and killings, saying “today, Rwanda has stepped back from ethnic bigotry and divisions to a system that emphasizes national unity and leadership performance and patriotism.”

“Like every other nation, Nigeria is a project in progress and should confidently discuss her experiences and fashion out solutions to improve on her performance and the wellbeing of all citizens.

Those who enjoy nepotism presently will fight against any restructuring.

Dr Jonathan missed an opportunity of having a sovereign national conference during his watch but he failed by insisting in no- go -areas. his comments today are late.All ethnic nationalities existed before Nigeria was formulated. they should re-negociate our union. GEJonathan

You do not understand restructuring. We are asking independence of regions for competition to thrive, a peoples constitution, true federalisim. GEJ does not know what he is talking about.

And who will agree for that to be addressed? Fulani hegemony? People must be dreaming. Is jonathan yet to realize why he was unable to implement his 2014 confab before leaving office?

Imori is on point.

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