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As Nigeria moves closer to a historic National Political Summit on constitutional reform, key delegates and stakeholders from the South West geopolitical zone will convene in Lagos this week for a crucial strategic session to articulate the Yoruba position ahead of the national dialogue.
The pre-summit meeting, organised by the Patriot Advocacy and Mobilisation Committee, is part of a series of regional consultations leading up to the National Political Summit on a New Constitution for Nigeria, recently announced by The Patriots—a group of eminent Nigerian statesmen led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku.
The Lagos meeting is expected to draw traditional rulers, political leaders, academics, civil society representatives, youth and women’s advocates, and professionals across sectors, all aiming to harmonise the South West’s contributions to the national constitutional reform process.
According to Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo, Chairman of the South West Patriot Advocacy and Mobilisation Committee, “Preparations are in full gear, and the meeting will provide a space to discuss critical issues such as restructuring and true federalism, devolution of powers, security and regional autonomy, representation and inclusion, as well as cultural and linguistic identity.”
National Chairman of the Patriot Strategy, Advocacy and Mobilisation Committee, Professor Anthony Kila, emphasised the importance of the regional meetings, stating, “This gathering is a vital step in ensuring the voice of the Yoruba people is united, clear, and influential at the national summit. We aim to contribute meaningfully to shaping a constitution that reflects equity, justice, and the aspirations of all Nigerians.”
The national summit, scheduled for June in Abuja, is being coordinated by a National Committee chaired jointly by Senator Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State and Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State. The committee also includes notable Nigerians such as Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Dr. Tokunbo Awolowo-Dosunmu, Pauline Tallen, Donald Duke, Daisy Danjuma, and others from across Nigeria’s diverse regions and sectors.
The summit’s objective is to produce a truly people-driven constitution—one that acknowledges Nigeria’s diversity and lays a foundation for sustainable peace, equity, and prosperity. The Lagos meeting will play a key role in ensuring the South West’s aspirations are robustly represented.
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