A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Occasion (PDP), Adetokunbo Pearse, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as misleading assurances to Nigerians amid worsening financial hardship.
Talking throughout an interview on Come up Information to mark Nigeria’s sixty fifth Independence anniversary, Pearse mentioned President Tinubu’s current assertion that “the worst is over” was “reckless and irresponsible,” contemplating the powerful realities Nigerians face day by day.
“Tinubu is enjoying video games with Nigerians, telling us all the pieces will probably be okay tomorrow. We’ve got been listening to that for a very long time, however issues are solely getting worse. We’re not fixing our issues.”
He added that president Tinubu can’t reach rebuilding Nigeria until he replaces the 1999 Structure, which he described as a product of navy rule.
Pearse argued that Nigeria’s challenges stem from an “illegitimate 1999 Structure,” which he described as a “military-imposed doc” that has hindered progress, weakened safety, and concentrated an excessive amount of energy within the arms of the federal authorities.
“The 1999 Structure is a fabrication of the navy. It doesn’t characterize democracy or growth,” he mentioned.
“For 26 years, it has restrained financial progress and left states unable to develop their sources.”
He urged the federal authorities to revisit the suggestions of the 2014 Nationwide Convention, stressing that Nigeria doesn’t want one other costly confab however the political will to implement previous agreements.
“We should devolve energy to the states. Allow them to develop their human and materials sources with out begging the federal authorities for permission,” he mentioned. “This structure retains all main minerals in an unique listing managed by Abuja, and that’s why our financial system isn’t rising.”
He additionally raised the alarm over Nigeria’s worsening safety scenario saying the nation is progressively drifting right into a failed state.
“Many elements of Nigeria are managed by terrorists. In the event you can’t even go into your personal group to manage it as a result of we don’t have state police, then something can occur to anyone at any time.”
Pearse added that true independence and progress would solely be achieved when Nigeria returns to a system that offers states extra autonomy and ends what he known as a disguised navy rule.
