Tinubu’s intervention not needed in Ondo, Rivers — Fashola

Fashola argued that despite calls to amend the Constitution at different times, it is high time Nigerians amended ‘our ways’.

He further stated that the constitution is clear on what should be done when situations and the roles to be played by individuals involved.

Fashola said these over the weekend at the Nigerian Air Force Officers Mess Honorary Members Forum (HMF) 2023 Annual Lecture in Lagos. The topic was “Leadership – Leading the Change.”

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His words: “We have amended the constitution, so what is left to amend, except ourselves? Is this a matter that required presidential intervention when some people were calling for the President to intervene? Does the Constitution assign a role to the President in this matter?

“Are those inviting the President to act in Ondo and in Rivers states not aware that the President has no constitutional role in these matters?

“Are they not also those who argue that the Federal Government and, by extension, the President are too powerful and encroaching on the powers of state governments? Is this a case of passing the buck when tough leadership calls are requested to be made?

“(They intervened) in the pursuit of law and constitutionality before the governor’s letter restored calm. And we want for leadership in Rivers state to do the needful,” he stated.

Tinubu’s intervention not needed in Ondo, Rivers — Fashola