Conference of 2014: Bode George Pens Letter to Tinubu Concerning State of Nation
Title: Bode George Urges Tinubu to Honor Adebanjo and Clark by Adopting 2014 National Conference Recommendations
In a recent media briefing, former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, called upon President Bola Tinubu to adopt the recommendations from the 2014 National Conference (Constitutional Conference) as a tribute to the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark.
GEorge's request came during a gathering in Lagos, following the passing of the two nationalists on February 14 and 17, respectively. Adebanjo, the former leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization Afenifere, will be laid to rest in Ogun State on Saturday, while Clark, a renowned leader from the Niger Delta, will be interred in Delta State in mid-May.
These esteemed figures were recognized for their contributions to the 2014 National Conference, which former President Goodluck Jonathan organized. In honor of their contributions, George suggested that the most fitting tribute would be to release and implement the resolutions from the conference, encapsulating their decades of experience for the nation's benefit.
George, a retired naval commodore and former military governor of Ondo State, had developed a close relationship with both Adebanjo and Clark during the conference, collaborating with them in the same subcommittee focused on determining the appropriate constitutional system to adopt.
Terming it a solemn appeal, George called upon Tinubu to release the 2014 Confab report, asserting that elder statesmen like Adebanjo, Clark, and others are urging Tinubu to release the report and implement its recommendations. These recommendations, agreed upon by the delegates in the plenary session, offer a potential path towards national peace, as outlined by George.
With the nation grappling with challenges in sectors ranging from the economy to politics and security, George argued that revisiting the Confab report becomes increasingly critical. The existing system and constitution, he maintained, are no longer equipped to meet the aspirations of the Nigerian populace.
The enactment of recommendations from the Confab, according to George, could help address issues plaguing the nation, including corruption, nepotism, sectionalism, and poverty. Aside from the pressing matters of security and economic struggles, George underlined the importance of addressing the need to reform the electoral process to ensure fair representation of the populace.
Regarding the recent defections of prominent PDP members to the ruling APC, George expressed his puzzlement over the questionable motivations behind these moves. However, he emphasized the urgency to resolve internal conflicts within the PDP to restore confidence within the party ranks.
George implored PDP leaders to prioritize the collective interests of the party over personal ambitions, asserting that "the PDP is not finished."
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*** Enrichment:***The 2014 National Conference aimed to address various issues facing Nigeria, with key recommendations focusing on constitutional reforms, political structure, economy, and national unity. These recommendations call for reviewing the 1999 Constitution to make it more inclusive, addressing issues such as resource control, state police, and fiscal federalism, reforming the electoral process, improving economic stability, enhancing regional autonomy and integration, and implementing meaningful changes to address corruption, nepotism, and economic instability. By implementing these recommendations, advocates such as Bode George believe it would help honor the legacies of Adebanjo and Clark and pave the way towards a more peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
- Bode George, appealing solemnly to President Tinubu, insists that the 2014 National Conference's report should be released, acknowledging the late Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark's longstanding desire for its implementation.
- George suggests that the most befitting tribute to Adebanjo and Clark would be Tinubu's endorsement of the 2014 Confab report, encapsulating decades of their collective wisdom for the nation's benefit.
- In an address at a Lagos gathering, George urged the President to persist in honoring Adebanjo and Clark by adopting the recommendations from the 2014 National Conference.
- The 2014 National Conference, masterminded by former President Goodluck Jonathan, tackled numerous challenges facing Nigeria, focusing on constitutional reforms, politics, economy, and national unity.
- Discussing the country's struggles in sectors such as the economy and security, George underscores the importance of revisiting the 2014 Confab report to address issues plaguing the nation, including corruption, nepotism, sectionalism, and poverty.
- The implementation of the 2014 Confab's recommendations, according to George, could potentially resolve issues tormenting the nation, consequently leading to national peace.
- Along with addressing pressing matters like security and economic trials, the former PDP deputy chairman emphasizes the urgency in reforming the electoral process to ensure fair representation for the populace.
- Amidst the recent defections of prominent PDP members to the ruling APC, George questions the motivations behind these moves but stresses the importance of resolving internal conflicts within the PDP to restore confidence within the party.
- Regarding the PDP, George asserts that the party's collective interests should be prioritized over personal ambitions, asserting that "the PDP is not finished."
- In the realm of politics, general news, war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, and migration, the discussions surrounding the implementation of the 2014 National Conference's recommendations remain an essential topic for Nigerians, especially in light of ongoing issues such as corruption, economic instability, and security challenges.
