Olisa Agbakoba Urges Devolution of Power in Nigeria for Lasting Reform
Olisa Agbakoba, a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, emphasizes the urgent need for devolution of power in Nigeria as a crucial reform opportunity before the 2027 general elections. He warns that the current centralized system is unsustainable and calls for a new constitution to anchor true federalism.
Agbakoba stresses that superficial amendments will not suffice and advocates for massive devolution of power to states for economic transformation. He highlights the failure of the 1999 constitution to address fundamental governance problems and asserts that Nigeria's survival depends on genuine devolution of power to foster state development and accountability.
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