"Nigeria May Break Apart Before 2027 Election", Ohanaeze Former Leader Warns
- Former minister John Nwodo warned that without urgent constitutional reforms, Nigeria might break apart before the 2027 polls
- Nwodo, also the former leader of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo group, stressed the need to re-examine Nigeria's power structure, allowing regions more control over resources
- Nwodo explained why the reforms are critical as he spells out possible consequences if such approaches are not followed
FCT, Abuja - Former minister of Information and ex-president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, John Nwodo, raised the alarm over Nigeria's trajectory, cautioning that without urgent, comprehensive constitutional reforms, the nation might break apart before the 2027 polls.
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The former minister expressed his concerns while delivering a keynote address at the launch of two books written by seasoned journalist Ike Abonyi in Abuja on Wednesday, August 6, as reported by The Punch.
Nwodo noted that Nigeria's existing governance structure has serious flaws.
“What we practice today is not federalism but a unitary constitution in disguise,” he said.
Nwodo stressed the need to re-examine the power structure, allowing regions more autonomy over their resources and local matters.
“Let each region manage its resources and development, while contributing taxes to fund essential federal responsibilities like external defence, foreign affairs, customs, and immigration.” Nwodo stated
He cautioned that failure to restructure before the upcoming national polls could lead to serious repercussions.
“If we head into 2027 without addressing these structural imbalances, there may be no election—and worse still, no country," he noted
Pointing to Nigeria's economic struggles, Nwodo drew attention to the troubling condition of public infrastructure and the dwindling standard of living.
“We are bleeding billions annually due to poor infrastructure. Life expectancy is now one of the lowest globally. Our youth are unemployed and frustrated. Something must give.” Nwodo explained
The former Ohanaeze leader advocated for sweeping reforms, underlining the importance of focusing on education, digital skills, and agriculture as key drivers for economic recovery.
Ohanaeze endorses Tinubu for re-election
Legit.ng previously reported that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, and prominent South-East stakeholders have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
President Tinubu will be formally declared as the sole consensus candidate for the 2027 presidential election on Friday, 23 May 2025, during his visit to Abia state.
Ohanaeze’s Deputy President, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, and the National Spokesperson, Chief Thompson Ohia, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Ohanaeze slams Tinubu over federal character breach
Legit.ng also reported that the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, rejected the National Census Committee set up by the President Bola Tinubu's administration.
The presidency had through a statement by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information strategy, announced the inauguration of a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census.
Nigeria’s last census was in 2006, nearly two decades ago. It recorded a population of 140,431,790, with 71,345,488 males and 69,086,302 females.
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