Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disagreed with APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on true federalism as the way forward for Nigeria.
In a recent interview with African Arguments, Obasanjo says he does not believe in the notion of true federalism.
Meanwhile,
Tinubu, who is one of the strong proponents of true federalism believes
it will help address the problems of underdevelopment and bad
governance witnessed in the country.
Tinubu
was recently quoted by The Nation as saying Nigeria is far better off
with true federalism as devolving more powers to states will also put to
bay the cries of marginalisation from various parts of the country.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC National Leader(Leadership.ng)
In his views, Obasanjo said:
“I don’t believe in true federalism. What is true federalism? Why are
they (the states) not accountable? What powers do they not have? They
have power.
“In
fact, state governors are more powerful than the president. That’s the
truth. (So) if anybody tells you they want devolution or true
federalism, he doesn’t know what he is talking.”
Continuing and sharing his opinion on the government's take on the IPOB agitations, the ex-President said “All
youth in Nigeria have legitimate reasons to feel frustrated and angry.
The protesters don’t even know what the struggle is all about, but if it
gives them false hope, why not hang onto it?
“Let
the elders handle it (the secessionist agitations) or ignore it until
it loses momentum. There are elders in any community who are still
respected… After all, they’re their fathers and mothers, grandfathers
and grandmothers, and can still be used effectively.”
Obasanjo
also said President Muhammadu Buhari has not done “enough ” in the area
of youth employment, especially with regards to sustainability as he
believe the President can do more.
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