Adebo Ogundoyin, Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, has urged members of the National Assembly to make sure that Nigerians’ aspirations are reflected in the revised constitution.
The speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Ogundoyin, stated that many Nigerians have pointed out problems with the present constitution.
He then pleaded with the Senate and House of Representatives members to make sure that the redrafted constitution took the aspirations of common people into consideration.
Ogundoyin stated as much on Monday in Abuja at the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee’s first meeting.
Ogundoyin pointed out that the shortcomings in the present constitution made it necessary to examine it again.
Ogundoyin stated, “It is important to appreciate and understand the true reflection of the nation’s diversities and complexities to better address the current issues, realities and challenges ordinary Nigerians face daily.
“We must be responsive to the yearnings of Nigerians, especially in these tough times.
“There has always been and always will be debates and calls for the review of the 1999 Constitution until we get it right.
“While pundits and citizens alike have called for a review of some parts and sections, some others have clamoured for a holistic review of the constitution.
“I personally have always been a true Federalist. I support a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority, but in which the states are empowered to address their own challenges and navigate their own destiny.
“This latest amendments will no doubt touch on key areas such as devolution of power, national and sub national restructuring, resource control, and most importantly issues of security”.
