Former Minister of Information, John Nnia Nwodo, has issued a stern warning about Nigeria’s political future, saying the country could face breakup before the 2027 general elections if constitutional reforms are not implemented.
Speaking at the launch of two books authored by veteran
journalist, Ike Abonyi in Abuja, Nwodo criticized Nigeria’s current system of
government, calling it a “unitary constitution disguised as federalism”.
“What we practice today is not federalism but a unitary
constitution in disguise,” he said in his keynote address.
Nwodo called for a restructuring of Nigeria’s power
structure to give regions greater autonomy over their resources and internal
governance. According to him, this would help ensure a more equitable and
efficient system of government.
“Let each region manage its resources and development, while
contributing taxes to fund essential federal responsibilities like external
defence, foreign affairs, customs, and immigration,” he proposed.
He warned that if these changes are not made before the 2027
elections, the nation might not remain politically intact.
“If we head into 2027 without addressing these structural
imbalances, there may be no election, and worse still, no country,” he warned.
Highlighting the country’s deteriorating economic situation,
Nwodo pointed to poor infrastructure, youth unemployment and low life
expectancy as signs of systemic failure.
“We are bleeding billions annually due to poor
infrastructure. Life expectancy is now one of the lowest globally. Our youth
are unemployed and frustrated. Something must give,” he said.
Nwodo advocated for bold reforms in education, digital
skills development and agriculture to tackle unemployment and revive the
economy.
“The future lies in education that meets today’s realities.
Every Nigerian child should be digitally literate. We must return to agriculture
and vocational training,” he stressed.
The event was attended by political leaders, academics and
civil society representatives, many of whom echoed Nwodo’s message, calling for
urgent restructuring as the only viable path to national stability and growth.
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