Former Senator, Farunkanmi reveals solutions to Nigeria’s problems

A Second Republic senator, Olorunnimbe Farunkanmi, has disclosed that the solution to Nigeria’s problem is the return to parliamentary system of government and entrenchment of true federalism.
According to him, the country would develop if all the regions were allowed to have control over their mineral resources.

He said this when chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), from Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states recently converged on Akure, Ondo State capital, to debate restructuring and federalism.
The former lawmaker said the present constitution needed amendment as it was prepared by the military, noting that the constitution contributed to the calamities of the country.
He wanted the states fused into the six geo-political zones.
“We used to have regions in the days of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and that was our golden era in Nigeria. If we return to that system, each region will develop at its pace.

“This country has a need for regional government; I make case for parliamentary system of government, which I believe is the best for a democracy like that of Nigeria.
“We are facing many challenges, especially in the area of security because the states rely on the government at the centre for its budgetary plans. Each state must be allowed to control its resources by itself if the country will move forward,” he said.