By Julius Alabi, Akure
The 36 State governments of the federation have been urged to counter-sue the Federal government for devolution of power to constituent states of the federation.
This is contained in a statement issued by a Nigerian social activist based in the United States of America, Dr. Marindoti Oludare.
Oludare who applauded the suit filed against the states by the federal government, describing it as a pathway for the much desired restructuring of the Nigerian nation.
Oludare, a Convener of Social Rehabilitation Group, a nationwide movement for ethical reconstruction and good governance noted that beyond its focus on local government autonomy, the suit would also afford the 36 states, who are defendants, the opportunity to ask for ingredients of true federalism such as state police, devolution of powers, and resource control.
According to him “I know it will definitely end in negotiation, and I think the governors should also use this as an opportunity to ask from the federal government for autonomy and independence”.
“The former governor of my state, (the late Rotimi) Akeredolu was so vocal when it comes to the area of security, and of resource control.”
He however commended the strategic moves being made by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to restructure the country through the instrumentalities of the law and social justice.
Oludare who is also the Director of Contacts and Engagements for Lucky Aiyedatiwa Campaign Organisation Foot Soldiers Independent Council (LACO-FSIC), had earlier remarked that Ondo, his home state, was poised for rapid development with the level of ongoing interaction between Governor Aiyedatiwa and prospective foreign investors.
