Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, insists that the 1999 Constitution, as amended, remains the biggest drawback to good governance, accountability, inclusiveness, productivity, and development in the country.
Attah, who chaired the 2024 National Conference of the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) held on Tuesday in Abuja, maintained that the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which was an “installation by the military regime of a command structure,” defiled Nigeria’s federalism established in 1954.
He faulted the 2023 record of proceedings of the FFDGN National Conference & Summit, which stated that the 1999 Constitution (as amended) is a good document that can lead the country to the expected eldorado.
“Those of you who have listened to some of my television interviews or read some of my published articles will know that I totally and completely disagree…
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