Insecurity: The possible way out (5), by Eric Teniola
This week continues the series on insecurity in Nigeria May I remind you that I took and subscribed to the oath of office during which I pledged that to the best of my ability I would preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. In view of this, any effort to steer the path of constitutionality is not […]
Past and present wahala of Decree 34 of 1966 (3)
THE former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Gabriel Chike Michael Onyiuke (SAN), told me during the Constituent Assembly session in Lagos in 1978 that the former Head of State, Major General Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi Ironsi (1924-1966) as the Supreme Commander and Head of the Supreme Military Council in 1966 had all the powers then to promulgate Decree 34 without bringing the Decree to the Supreme Council for discussion.
Past and present wahala of Decree 34 of 1966 (2)
Chief Awolowo told the delegates as the leader of Western Region,’our mandate is very clear; we are not allowed to come here and accept federation at all cost
The past and present wahala of Decree 34 of 1966 (1)
Tribal loyalties and activities which promote tribal consciousness and sectional interests must give way to the urgent task of national reconstruction
Osun’s agenda on restructuring
The general opinion is that each geo-political zone should control its resources with certain percentage as may be determined by the zone to Federal Government
Traditional rulers and party politics
The pertinent question is should the traditional rulers keep their thrones if they take part in party politics?
