Former Governor Ogun State, Otunba Gbenga Daniel has
clarified that what the people of Southwest are demanding is restructuring not
secession.
He said the Yoruba Agenda for proper restructuring remains
sine qua non for progress and development in our country.
Daniel stated this at the The Yoruba Summit on restructuring
held at Adamasingba Stadium, Ibadan on Thursday.
In his speech at the occasion, the former governor said the
summit marks a watershed in the history of Nigeria’s political evolution as
people from all walks of life were ably represented and spoke with one voice.
This, according to him, was a clear signal that the cry for
proper restructuring of our dear country is an idea whose time has come.
“The last constitutional conference inspired by the last PDP
administration should have been the first step towards constitutional
conference and restructuring by extension.
“A unique aspect of this meeting is the unprecedented
presence of our brothers from the Eastern flank.
“Their massive presence here today signal the the most
desired handshake across the Benue propounded several years ago by our late
sage Chief Obafemi Awolowo. We thank them for their solidarity”, he said.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stands firmly by the
aspirations of our people today which incidentally have become a national
agenda”, he concluded.
By Wale Odunsi
