Gani Adams Advocates Governance Restructuring at OPU Summit

At the 2026 Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) Europe Summit held in Luxembourg, speakers called for significant reforms to Nigeria’s governance structure, emphasizing the necessity of restructuring for improved governance, sustainable development, security, and national cohesion. Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland and Global Convener of OPU, highlighted the over-centralization of power at the Federal Government level, which he argued has led to inefficiency and marginalization.

He asserted that restructuring would allow states greater autonomy to manage their affairs and promote equitable resource distribution. Adams also stressed the importance of local security structures and community policing in addressing insecurity, advocating for collaboration between government and grassroots security stakeholders.

Engr. Philip Nganyandi, the chairman of the occasion, echoed the interconnectedness of restructuring, insecurity, and cultural erosion, calling for constitutional reforms. Mr. Giwa Tobi from the University of Luxembourg supported the need for practical federalism and local empowerment to tackle these challenges effectively.