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Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential aspirant has pledged to restructure Nigeria and ensure devolution of powers and fiscal federalism if elected president in 2023.
Tambuwal made the pledge in Asaba while consulting with the PDP delegates in Delta ahead of the party presidential primary.
He said that the next president of the country must pay attention to the yearnings of Nigerians on restructuring, devolution of power and fiscal federalism.
Tambuwal said that without addressing the issue of restructuring and other constitutional amendments the country could not move forward.
According to Tambuwal, the next President of Nigeria should pay attention to the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians for restructuring.
In his words, “It’s high time we sat down and engaged on how best we can achieve efficient management and governance of the country so that Nigeria can work for all of us.
“I also believe in devolution of powers and also giving more resources to states and local governments.
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“I believe that for us to arrest the degenerating issue of insecurity in this country, we must revisit the issue of state police and strengthen the security architecture of communities and the state level to ensure lasting peace in the country.”
Tambuwal said that as a governor and a former House of Representatives Speaker, he understood all the issues bedevilling the Nigerian nation.
He assured the delegates that he would partner with relevant stakeholders to resolve and find lasting solutions to Nigeria’s problems.
“We must have a President that can speak to Nigerians that can engage and discuss and find solutions to problems.
“So, I assure you by the grace of God when we get the mandate of our party, and we eventually win the elections, it’s going to be a partnership between the federating units and the Federal Government at the centre.
“All of these can be achieved if we have a President who understands the constitution and have friends across the country to deliver the dividends of democracy to Nigerians.
“I am the youngest among the aspirants in the PDP and I appeal to our leaders and delegates to consider me to change the narrative for our dear country,” Tambuwal said.
(NAN)
