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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country, describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems. Obasanjo stated this on Tuesday in Abeokuta when the League of Northern Democrats paid him a courtesy visit. He noted that the principle of regionalism, which was adopted at Nigeria’s independence in
Regionalism architect of Nigeria’s problems – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country, describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems.
Obasanjo stated this on Tuesday in Abeokuta when the League of Northern Democrats paid him a courtesy visit.
He noted that the principle of regionalism, which was adopted at Nigeria’s independence in 1960, is still being craved today.
Speaking to the group led by former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau, the ex-president said where a leader hails from does not matter, but what he brings to the table in terms of development and governance.
Obasanjo, who faulted the name of the group, advised it to become a national league rather than a sectarian group, noting that the group was right to be concerned about Nigeria.
“One of the things that led us to where we are today, and we haven’t gotten out of, is regionalism.
“Whenever I hear ‘North,’ ‘East,’ or ‘West,’ I get frightened.
“Your name would have been ‘National League of Democrats’ instead of ‘Northern League of Democrats.’ But you must start somewhere,” he said.
Earlier in his remarks, Shekarau had explained that the group was an amalgamation of like minds of Northern extraction.
He disclosed that the group, which has a membership of 400, came into existence three months ago as a result of various consultations and discussions.
The former state governor said the group seeks to influence political decisions and the process of recruiting leaders at all levels in Nigeria.
Atalanta stormed into the UEFA Champions League knockout stages with a dominant 5-0 win over Sturm Graz on Tuesday evening at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side secured their spot in the “Round of 16” with one game to spare, celebrating President Antonio Percassi’s 800th match at the helm in style,
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Atalanta stormed into the UEFA Champions League knockout stages with a dominant 5-0 win over Sturm Graz on Tuesday evening at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side secured their spot in the “Round of 16” with one game to spare, celebrating President Antonio Percassi’s 800th match at the helm in style,