The Governor of Ondo State and also the Chairman of the Southern Nigeria Governors Forum, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has finally revealed that the Nigerian country urgently needs a complete power devolution that will also support all the regions, lessen unrest, and finally address the nation’s problems holistically.
In order to get to solve the all the multitude of issues which Nigeria is currently facing, Akeredolu had also urged for coordinated efforts from all sectors of the Government.
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In a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde while he had been congratulating Nigerians on the occasion of the nation’s 62nd Independence anniversary, Akeredolu urged the people to maintain their faith in the nation and embrace peace.
Also, Akeredolu urged voters to make the right choice when casting their ballots in the general election of 2023.
“No doubt, our country is going through difficult times. It is time for us to rethink this pseudo federalism and heed the calls by sub-nationals to restructure the polity in a way that will engender progress and development. It is the only way to solve the current socio-economic problems facing the country.
“The federating units must not be over-dependent on the Federal Government. The over-centralization of the polity is the very bane of our collective existence as a country. There must be a total departure from this tread. The current situation must not linger for far too long.”
Akeredolu urged voters to support a candidate in the 2023 election who has years of experience, competence, capacity, and reach.
In another report, the Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has apologised to Nigerian Christian clerics over the Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He also went on to appeal to them to help talk to their followers about the need to forgive and give the party a chance.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Richard Olatunde, on Monday which was obtained by Africa Today News, New York.
According to the statement, the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum spoke on Sunday at the 40th Holy Ghost Convention Dinner of The Sword of the Spirit Ministries held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan.
The governor hinged his call for understanding on the need for power to return to the southern part of the country after eight years in the northern part.