In Search of an Equitable Political System for Nigeria Posted on May 9, 2024 by Cyril Reply Like many other Nigerians, I am concerned about the political situation in our country. Given the challenges that follow our elections, it’s evident that something is not right with our system.
RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA PART 3 Posted on March 19, 2024 by Cyril This is another in my series of videos on restructuring Nigeria. The video discusses part of a wide-ranging interview Pa Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the Yoruba group Afenifere had with Arise TV. It also points out the challenges associated with how Nigeria practices governing models borrowed from the West. The video ends with a brief discussion on the likelihood of a military coup in Nigeria.
A Rotational Governing Model for Nigeria-slides and videos Posted on March 5, 2024 by Cyril A Rotational Governing Model for Nigeria argues that Nigeria needs a political system based on ethnicity, not the ideology-based system Nigeria has copied from the colonial and neo-colonial masters. Please share with all.
Restructuring Nigeria part 2 Posted on March 5, 2024 by Cyril This is Part 2 of a two-part series, Restructuring Nigeria. The video discusses the restructuring proposed in Part 1 in detail and focuses on the factors likely to challenge the effort. It makes the case that since the South West essentially has divided Nigeria with the North West to the exclusion of others, the South West may not sincerely wish to change the status quo. The video urges the president to support the restructuring despite his vested interests in Lagos, for this is the right thing to do for Nigeria and his legacy.
Restructuring Nigeria part 1 Posted on March 5, 2024 by Cyril These are the slides that go with the video Restructuring Nigeria Part 1 This is Part 1 of a two-part series, Restructuring Nigeria. It makes the case that Nigeria should be restructured into a federation of six regions, each managing its resources, developing at its pace, and managing its internal policing. A second forthcoming video in this two-part series will discuss the restructuring in some detail and focus on the factors likely to challenge the restructuring effort.
Tinubu: the Yorubanisation and Lagoslisation of appointments Posted on August 31, 2023 by Cyril “The Arewa Economic Forum (AEF) has accused President Bola Tinubu of what it termed ‘Yorubanisation’ and ‘Lagoslisation’ of his appointments.
announcing first is last Posted on August 5, 2023 by Cyril For the past two years, I have been working on a book about the Nigerian civil war – fictionalizing my experiences about the war.
The yoruba vote and peter obi Posted on May 8, 2023 by Cyril Many educated Yoruba elites believe that Peter Obi was the best candidate in the last election. Yet they still can’t get themselves to support him. CLICK TO CONTINUE TO THE ARTICLE …
A short note one week after a depressing election in Nigeria Posted on March 4, 2023 by Cyril Asiwaju Tinubu has been declared the February 25, 2023, presidential election winner. We always wish everyone well, but we will withhold a formal congratulations to him until after the Labour Party exhausts all peaceful and legal avenues of contesting the result. CLICK TO CONTINUE TO THE ARTICLE …
A Rotational Governing Model for Nigeria Posted on February 10, 2023 by Cyril We propose an inclusive governing political framework for Nigeria. If properly executed, (a) It treats all Nigerians fairly and makes governance transparent; (b) It ensures that all the sections of the country fairly share power; (c) It potentially reduces the chance for corruption by severely minimizing the likelihood of cabals. CLICK TO CONTINUE TO THE ARTICLE …https://cyorji.wordpress.com/a-rotational-governing-model-for-nigeria/↗
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