Those Agitating For Biafra, Yoruba Nation Are Unserious People - Oyetola Blows Hot |REVEALS MORE
Afnews Editor
Sep 05, 2021
The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, on Sunday criticized those agitating for Yoruba nation and Biafra Republic.
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Oyetola said those agitation for secession are "unseriousÔÇØ people.
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Featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Forum, Oyetola harped on Nigeria's unity.
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The Governor said he believes in the economic restructuring for more economic and political powers to get to state governments, rather than a total breakup of the country.
He said: "What I believe in is that for us to live together as a people, every unit of the enclave should have rights and responsibilities clearly defined.
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"To me, restructuring does not mean that people should separate. Whoever is thinking along that line is not serious.
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"We have come a long way, and it is togetherness that can make us get to where we are supposed to be within the space in the world.ÔÇØ
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The Governor said states should push for devolution of powers rather than subscribing to the agitation for secession.
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"I believe in devolution of power to the states, let the states have more power to do most of the things they have been doing.
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"Give the states more support, and I believe we should look at the issue of revenue allocation. We should allow the states to have more funds to develop some of the things they have,ÔÇØ Oyetola said.
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