In a bold move towards a revolutionary change in Nigeria’s current predicaments, the NINAS Secretariat, led by Tony Nnadi, issues a compelling invitation to those advocating for revolution and improved governance. The statement, dated February 6, 2024, emphasizes the urgency of understanding the critical role of Nigeria’s existing constitutional arrangements in shaping the society and calls for a closer look at the NINAS-led campaign.
Key Points from the Statement:
Constitutional Understanding Gap:
Many Nigerians, including the educated, lack a comprehensive understanding of the prevailing constitutional arrangements and their impact on various aspects of society. This note aims to address this knowledge gap and shed light on the concept of sovereignty within the Nigerian constitution.
NINAS-Led Revolution:
The statement highlights the NINAS-led Campaign for the Delegitimization, Decommissioning, and Dismantling of the Unitary Constitution of Nigeria as a revolutionary process. It urges those seeking change to recognize the significance of NINAS’ detailed propositions for the wholesale decommissioning and dismantling of the fraudulent 1999 Constitution.
Change Definition and Pathway:
To achieve meaningful change, the statement advocates for a disciplined approach to defining the desired change before exploring viable options. NINAS’ propositions are presented as a clear pathway for the reconfiguration and reconstruction of Nigeria’s damaged constitutional foundations.
Blame for Electoral Choices:
Those who participated in the 2023 elections under the 1999 Constitution are deemed complicit in sustaining the failures of the unworkable constitutional arrangements. The statement places the blame on those who ignored NINAS’ counsel against the doomed electoral voyage of 2023.
NINAS 5-Point Proposition:
NINAS offers a peaceful process for resolving the Nigerian question, suggesting potential outcomes such as a proper federation, confederation, or the emergence of independent units of successor-sovereign state entities. The 5-point proposition remains a viable remediation to the Fulani conquest invasion and the state capture resulting from the 2023 presidential election.
Constitutional Discussions:
NINAS asserts that discussions to remediate the damaged constitutional basis of Nigeria should involve the ethnic constituent components, settling questions of whether they want to continue as one political union and, if yes, on what terms.
Union Dissolution as an Option:
The statement acknowledges the possibility of immediate union dissolution if common ground cannot be found among the ethnic constituent components.
Enormous Cost of Delay:
As Nigeria grapples with challenges on multiple fronts, NINAS emphasizes the enormous cost of delaying the deployment of its remediation template. Urgency is stressed, especially in the face of Fulani conquest and state capture.
For further inquiries, contact NINAS Secretariat at +234-906-472-0016 or +234-810-056-9448. Email: info@ninasvoice.org.
Note: This report is based on the statement issued by Tony Nnadi on behalf of the NINAS Secretariat on February 6, 2024.
