Chairman of Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin has called on members of the National Assembly to ensure that the reviewed constitution reflects the yearnings of Nigerians.
Ogundoyin, who doubles as Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly, said that many Nigerians have identified faults in the current constitution.
He then urged the members of the Senate and the House of Representatives to ensure that the reviewed constitution addressed the yearnings of ordinary citizens.
Ogundoyin made the declaration during the inauguration of the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee on Monday in Abuja.
Ogundoyin noted that the need review the constitution against became necessary due to the deficiencies in the current constitution.
He said, “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”.
