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Former federal information commissioner Edwin Clark last week demanded implementation of the 2014 national conference report.
In the same week, former National Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North West, Salihu Lukman, resigned from the party.
These stories and three others we tracked dominate public discourse in the country.
1. Clark demands implementation of the 2024 Confab report
On June 13, leaders of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) demanded implementation of the national conference report on midwifery presented by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2014.
In a letter addressed to President Bola Tinubu, the elder statesman also called for a political solution to the plight of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, who is being tried on charges of treason and terrorism at the Federal Supreme Court. Court, Abuja.
He wrote: “Now that the elections are over, we must face the restructuring of this country.
“I repeat, immediate restructuring in Nigeria must take place if the country is to remain united, and I call on Mr President to take immediate action to implement the historic 2014 National Conference Report which submitted 600 recommendations to the Presidency on how to do this. restructuring Nigeria in every aspect of our lives.”
Why it matters
The senior statesman’s demand for immediate restructuring in Nigeria is in line with the majority opinion regarding the need to free the country from the problems that beset it.
Given that Nigeria appears to be in a state of anarchy, Clark’s statement on this is a reminder of the need for frank talks between various entities in the country to find long-term solutions to the problems that threaten its corporate existence.
This conversation among stakeholders in the Nigerian state will not only redefine the workings of these ill-conceived structures that have been identified as the main cause of unrest in the country, but also set the tone for the effective operation of the system for the good of all. .
2. Salihu finally resigned from the APC
Former National Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), North West, Salihu Lukman, resigned from the party on June 12.
Lukman, who confirmed his resignation in a statement in Abuja, said he took the decision because of the lack of internal democracy in the APC.
The statement read: “Given all this, there is a possibility of remaining in the APC if President Tinubu allows for internal reforms within the party to return it to its founding vision, which in reality is still very far away.
“But my reality now in the party is that my membership is considered useless and I don’t need to continue to push myself.
“Therefore, I have returned to the field and will try to work with all committed Nigerians who agree and support the objectives of the active campaign for the survival and development of democracy in Nigeria.”
Why it matters
Lukman’s resignation from the APC marked the peak of the love-hate relationship between the two parties in the last few months.
These developments give credence to the belief that things are not going well within the ruling party despite the party’s electoral success and the national leadership’s public demeanor.
With misgivings in the APC increasing by the day, it cannot be denied that the President’s decision to appoint Abdullahi Ganduje as chairman does not further undermine the party’s claim to internal democracy and hamper its past good performance.
3. Former Edo commissioner dumps PDP
Former Information commissioner in Edo State, Charles Idahosa, on June 11 explained why he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
He also resigned from membership in the party’s Advisory Board.
In a conversation with journalists in Benin City, the former commissioner said Governor Godwin Obaseki’s disregard for party leaders forced him out of office.
He said: “I opposed former governor Adams Oshomhole who was then the national chairman of the APC. I had worked with him in various capacities prior to the 2016 gubernatorial election.
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“So, because I saw Obaseki being a victim, I and my supporters decided to move with him to the PDP where he finally got the ticket and returned as governor for the second time.”
Why it matters
Idahosa’s statement shows the PDP in Edo State is in disarray ahead of the September elections.
The former commissioner only stopped short of saying that Governor Obaseki has turned the PDP into his own and this issue if not addressed immediately could be detrimental to the party when the people of Edo go to the polls to elect his successor in three months.
4. Representatives propose a rotating presidential term, with a term of six years
At least 35 DPR members on June 10 proposed a bill seeking a series of constitutional amendments.
Proposed changes include rotation of the presidency among six geopolitical zones, a single six-year term for president and governor, and the creation of two vice-presidential positions.
The bill’s main sponsor, Ikenga Ugochinyere, argued that a rotating presidency would foster a sense of national unity and reduce tensions by ensuring fair representation in all regions.
He said: “The bill also aims to reduce government spending and waste, efficiency in government, and national stability by providing a single term of office of six years for the President and Governors.”
Why it matters
This move by the lawmakers once again shows that the Nigerian situation has entered a state of national emergency that requires all kinds of solutions to heal the wounds caused by poor governance and put the country back on the right track.
While a six-year term may sound good, implementing a rotating presidency means doing the same thing and expecting different results.
The rotating presidency imposed on Nigeria as a compromise made by a military dictator in 1999 has not served the country well and is largely responsible for the poor quality of leaders who have presided over the country’s affairs since the return of self-rule 25 years ago.
5. Bandits killed 20 people in Katsina village
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on June 9 killed about 20 people in Gidan Bofa and Dan Nakwabo communities in Kankara local government area of the state.
President Bola Tinubu has since ordered security agents to arrest the killers
In a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the president described these latest attacks as horrific and heinous.
The statement read: “President Tinubu directed security agencies to pursue the attackers and ensure that they are brought to justice.
“The President expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased, as well as the Government and people of Katsina State, and prayed for the repose of the souls of those who died.”
Why it matters
Nearly daily attacks on communities and other soft targets have left Nigerians confused about their safety.
This unfortunate development once again shows the collapse of the country’s security architecture and the need for an immediate reboot of the system for it to work effectively.
This problem requires proactive action from the government to stop the country from falling into a failed state.
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