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THE PDP Governors Forum on Monday called for the amendment of the Nigerian constitution. The governors said at their meeting in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Monday, May 17, 2021, that they also considered practical steps to be taken to advance the conversation on the worsening security situation and collapsing economy of the country.
The governors at the end of the one-day consultative meeting, “called on Mr. President as the Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria, and Commander in Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces to immediately send an Executive Bill to the National Assembly to amend the Nigerian Constitution to devolve more powers to the States with respect to security arrangements culminating in some form of state policing and the general security architecture.
“Mr. President should summon an immediate meeting of the Nigerian Police Council, which comprises Mr. President and all State Governors and other critical stakeholders to evolve and implement strategies to combat the present threats to our union, especially with respect to policing. The meeting agreed that the Police Force still remains the appropriate institution to secure our democracy and should not be subjected to personal attacks. The welfare, training, equipment, funding of all security agencies should be given priority.
“Restructuring of the Nigerian federation to devolve more powers and functions to the States; and reform of various civil institutions to achieve efficiency and equity for all sections of Nigeria,” the governors said.
They reiterated its earlier call for The National Assembly to expedite action on the passage of the Electoral Act that will ensure a free and fair election, including the provisions for electronic accreditation and electronic transmission of votes.
The governors also enjoined all Nigerians to work together to achieve peace and harmony with one another, devoid of discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, and other cleavages.
“To this end, the meeting called on the incompetent and rudderless APC Government to take bold and deliberate steps to de-escalate and lower tensions in our country, and concentrate on projects and policies that will enhance and promote national unity and cohesion,” the communique issued after the meeting said.
– May 18, 2021 @ 12:30 GMT
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