Sokari Soberekon, a Niger Delta elder statesman and prominent activist, has advocated for the reorganization of Nigeria into six autonomous states as a way to resolve the challenges facing the country.
Mr. Soberecon made the call in an exclusive interview with South South Punch in Port Harcourt, saying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has inherited an ailing nation and has decided to take leave from the British system of governance to resolve the issue. I pointed out that I needed to borrow a.
“Tinubu inherited a sick nation and all we need is to help him build the nation,” said the veteran-turned-activist. What I am proposing is to reorganize Nigeria into six regions, six nations. Just as there are four nations in the United Kingdom known as England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, and England. Now you have to go six and do a great job.
“He should reorganize the country into six self-governing states, with six presidents serving rotating two-year terms for 12 years.”
He further said, “If you look at the sign in front of the house, you will see that the South East is Igbo state and the South South is another group.”
And to the southwest are the Yoruba tribes, where Tinubu will be vying for a second term. Then go to the northern area, north center, northeast, northwest east. That’s its name. And each one produces a president. The six, along with the vice president, form the President’s Governing Council. So, whenever they leave for Calabar for the two-year rotational presidency, the Vice President will sit at home and guard the house on behalf of the Vice President.
“The Lord gave me that very idea, and it will help this country. Their tenure will be 12 years, so each will be in office for 2 years, the center will be for 2 years, and the 6 countries will be in office for 2 years. It takes two years, we have 12 years, at the end of which there could be new elections.
“There are six presidents who govern their zones. So six of them have been there for 12 years. And within two years, they will go to the center in Calabar as president, they will also do UN overseas trips, and they will make decisions. is scheduled to be announced.
“He is not a dictator, he is a spokesperson, someone who has been sitting on the throne for 12 years. He is going to travel representing Nigeria. He will enter there from one of the zones and rotate like that. Atiku If he is the chairman of his zone and it is his turn, he will come to Calabar from Abuja, Asorok. Asorok is the northern state. Meanwhile, the governor will control the place. The Capitol will belong to the South, so everyone from the south, from the south, from the west, from the north, from the north, inside and outside, will be president.”
The activist also called for resource management, saying, “Now, resource management. Resource management.” Everyone pays taxes to the center. You manage your property, pay taxes to the center, and the state pays taxes to the federation. Local governments pay taxes to state governments. Don’t go out carrying cash. Even in local government elections, there are a lot of people who say, “You chop, I’ll chop.” Now is the time to work, not chop. I would appreciate it if you could understand. ”
He said Nigeria should be renamed Oloibiri in honor of the area where oil was first discovered in the country.
He said this enthusiastically. “And we should change the name to Oloibiri. Oloibiri has been producing oil to sustain this country for over 68 years.” To date, there is not a single electric pole in Oloibiri. . President Muhammadu Buhari promised to open an oil museum but did not even set up a foundation there or hand it over to Tinubu. In other words, Oloibiri is simply abandoned. Therefore, to compensate these people, the name of Nigeria should be changed to Oloibiri. ”
