Politics
Why It Is Impossible To Restructure Nigeria – Gowon
General Yakubu Gowon, a former Head of state, has said that restructuring Nigeria is impossible because the country is made up of over 500 ethnic groups with ethnic dialects and languages which would not allow each group to yield to another in terms of concession of certain benefits.
He made the statement while speaking at Minna, Niger State.
According to him, there would be various definitions of what restructuring is by the various ethnic groups, adding that this would make it impossible for the groups to come to general conclusion as to what it really should be.
General Gowon who urged for a united Nigeria, however, doubted the buoyancy in finance by state governments to fend for themselves if the country is to be restructured to regional bases as being pushed by some.
According to him, “Nigeria is made up of over 500 ethnic groups, languages and dialects and so many various groups called nationalities and they want restructuring.
“This restructuring everybody is asking for, we will have about 500 different ideas of restructuring. There is call for restructuring to reduce the number of states to only a few either back to the old region or to the zones.”
“Those are some of the ideas that I do not know whether it will be possible for any state today to wish to be merged with another state. Let us see whether our politicians will see guidelines to be able to achieve what they want.
“But I have my problem whether the states will be financially capable so they will be able to run there states properly
FREDERIC CLEMENT NWOHIA
January 16, 2018 at 4:24 am
The pedophile terrorist president Buhari have given them one million naira each and asked the fools to shut up their mouth and speak no more (Ortom, stakeholders ) Meanwhile the Fulani herdsman will be moved to another State for operation by Brutia and his Boko-Haram Army..right.
Charlie Wagner
October 28, 2017 at 5:24 pm
You will not die well. You have nothing to offer Nigeria. You rose to the level of leadership by treachery through d barrel of shells and bullets. Intelligent people made Dubai what it is today so, egg heads like you can give then some anointed patriots can restructure Nigeria.
Celestine Okoli
October 28, 2017 at 3:27 pm
Former Head of failed State
Uchenna Okafo
October 28, 2017 at 2:37 pm
Let Biafrans go, it’s not by force to stay with you blood suckers in the same country
Ifeanyi Ever
October 28, 2017 at 2:27 pm
Foolish men
Emeka Okafor
October 28, 2017 at 2:00 pm
Usules old evil man u will never die well Onuku gowon
Esamma Esamma
October 28, 2017 at 12:08 pm
Then get ready for a break up of this scam country called Nigeria
Golden Heart
October 28, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Maybe you should say why it is impossible to stop the Fulani from Killing your people~ useless man
Chukwuebuka Ofoma
October 28, 2017 at 11:41 am
This is exactly what Mazi Nnadi Kanu said
They won’t even concur in n restructuring
Rimamsikwe Bulus
October 28, 2017 at 11:39 am
Nobody should listen to this old man
Amb Maintain
October 28, 2017 at 11:37 am
Murderer
Emma Chike
October 28, 2017 at 10:54 am
Why Warri does not have a University!!!
As Warri big reach, dem no get federal university.
No be say Waffi people no want am, but the matter na the kain name wey dem go gi’am.
Imagine:
Lagos get UNILAG
Benin grab UNIBEN
Calabar arrange UNICAL
PH carry UNIPORT
Ilorin hold UNILORIN
Warri own for be UNIWAR.
Courses go dey like:
*Pipeline Vandalization Technology.
*Militancy Engineering,
*Kidnapping Studies
*Bunkering and Creek Navigation…
Abeg who wan go?
Dion Nick
October 28, 2017 at 10:37 am
Everything will be possible if all ex military president are death. Because they make things impossible for the civilians.
Engr Abdulkadir Lawan
October 28, 2017 at 9:48 am
oga buhari pls let IGBOs go.
Duru Chinedu
October 28, 2017 at 9:27 am
Nigeria is old only referendum for biafra can save de zoo
James Emeka
October 28, 2017 at 8:33 am
But you are there and it is happening
Ignatius Igidi
October 28, 2017 at 8:24 am
That is gowon opinion, thesame opinion that made him to renege from the Aburi accord.This article has shown that he caused the war and must surely face justice either in life or death.
Obeta Edith
October 28, 2017 at 7:36 am
No restructure. You give us biafra….
Obeta Edith
October 28, 2017 at 7:35 am
You are a fool.
Ntukogu Eloka
October 28, 2017 at 7:03 am
No restructure no division ,,, just remain like it is ,,,,?
Chibogu Friday
October 28, 2017 at 7:03 am
GO TO HELL, YOUR OPINION IS NEVER NEEDED. REMEMBER ABURI ACCORD.
Akintola R. Kenny Kenneth
October 28, 2017 at 5:29 am
Then divisibility is inevitable
Chukwunonso Odidika
October 28, 2017 at 5:24 am
War criminal……. under your watch Asaba people were massacred…. Under your watch, over 3.5 million children and women were starved to death…
Sunny Ikhienarolor
October 28, 2017 at 3:09 am
Ur children children will reap the evil u sow in this country mad man
Sunny Ikhienarolor
October 28, 2017 at 3:07 am
Useless old man God punish ur ten generation
Sunny Ikhienarolor
October 28, 2017 at 3:06 am
Mad man that kill tis country go and die foolish man.
Dr-Austeen Eugene
October 28, 2017 at 12:13 am
Voice of a northern imperialist!
Chidi Charls Anokwuru
October 27, 2017 at 10:37 pm
Old fool dosn’t know where to face
Abedi Okwudili Okoye
October 27, 2017 at 9:38 pm
Old age syndrome is ur problem
Agha Cciquel
October 27, 2017 at 9:18 pm
foolish comment from a lame duck.. before the creation of 12 states are this over 500 groups you mentioned not existing under the same country’s federal structure ..
Asikogu Samuel
October 27, 2017 at 9:14 pm
Old liar
Uche Orjioka
October 27, 2017 at 9:12 pm
A fool forever.
Aloysius Nwokedike
October 27, 2017 at 9:04 pm
tell that to the Marines.
Rodriguez Pence
October 27, 2017 at 9:03 pm
It is impossible to restructure Nigeria., but it is possible to disunite Nigeria
Joshua Okeychukwu
October 27, 2017 at 8:38 pm
Go and die because very soon biafrans will get their freedom
Uche Jenesis Nwekoyo
October 27, 2017 at 8:38 pm
Dead Nigeria
Anayo John
October 27, 2017 at 8:34 pm
Biafra nation is pure,and so real,so true Amen, KANU told us this,now we are seeing it come real,Biafra nation is fully sure Amen
Oswald Nfwan
October 27, 2017 at 8:28 pm
Gowon was quoted out of context please. Allow this patriotic statesmen that has given his best to Nigeria to enjoy his old age
Adi Joseph
October 27, 2017 at 8:20 pm
Yeye man
Ikhienarolor Felix Oseghale
October 27, 2017 at 7:57 pm
Respect yr old age, you are one of d people dat put nigeria where it is today.
Ekeji Kingsley Elkings
October 27, 2017 at 7:52 pm
Biafra.. Una no want.. Reconstructing too.. Una no want.. May amadioha fire una there!
Loko P Pempo
October 27, 2017 at 7:48 pm
This man is one of the problem we have in Nigeria
Umunna Manchester Nwosu
October 27, 2017 at 7:41 pm
It impossible to restructure Nigeria because you Fowled the air in that country. You have borrowed qualification. You tell a lot of lies and you misled the zoos..Can’t you see your product on your seat.
Vicod Chuks Oyiliagu
October 27, 2017 at 7:39 pm
Another customer pls
Joshua Sunshine
October 27, 2017 at 7:34 pm
Ok
ProfCollins Umeh
October 27, 2017 at 7:29 pm
He could make all the noise, but will fail. Only a fool like him , don’t know that Nigeria unity is bleak and the only thing that can save it is devolution of power. He talks as north, that wants to retain the centralized sharing formula, because they can’t survive alone nor be able to compete with others :but the dice is cast.
Chuma Zfla
October 27, 2017 at 7:16 pm
It’s time Nigeria give every region what they want be it independent or restructing so that there will be peace
Larry Nwagbara
October 27, 2017 at 6:46 pm
Those 500 ethnic groups were living there before the amalgamation. Looks like you don’t have any good idea to put on the table.
peace
October 27, 2017 at 7:43 pm
This criminal suppose to be passing good time with International Criminal Court.
Mhiz Favour Amara
October 27, 2017 at 6:41 pm
Rubbish
Ike Chukwuma
October 27, 2017 at 6:36 pm
You are a devil incarnate!
Uche Chidiebere Joe
October 27, 2017 at 6:28 pm
This man is quite stupid and arrogant. One group is saying they want to separate he says no, several groups are saying restructure he is still saying no. Foolish old dying fool he is now old yet ba sense. He is saying it’s actually impossible for Nigeria to progress. That oat he and obasanjo and co took over Nigeria will consume their generations. Useless old fools that plunged Nigeria
Wisdomibeh Wisdomibeh
October 27, 2017 at 6:16 pm
Everything is impossible in Nigeria hahaha okay oo
Austyn Odibeli
October 27, 2017 at 6:15 pm
This man is under the effect of military injection.fool at his age still going on for more recognition.
Ezesinachi Nwosu
October 27, 2017 at 6:10 pm
Idiot
Solo KC
October 27, 2017 at 6:02 pm
how many months do u have on earth? buhari will bring the news to in hell fire, coward
Udeze Francis
October 27, 2017 at 6:02 pm
Criminal!!
Anthony Anyamele
October 27, 2017 at 5:53 pm
So who asked 4 your opinion?
Chinedu Ugwuanyi
October 27, 2017 at 5:39 pm
This man need a proper check but he is inviting another problem
Philemon Charles
October 27, 2017 at 5:37 pm
Because Nigeria is Zoo Country Gowon
Blessed Chijioke Chukwuma
October 27, 2017 at 5:30 pm
Anything that started with lies will end up with lies. From what you say now is the answer of what happened between you and Ojukwu. You are the father of lies.
Anthony Ikechukwu Enyi
October 27, 2017 at 5:29 pm
Why it is impossible not to restructure !
Uchenna Dickson
October 27, 2017 at 5:27 pm
It is impossible because u have distroy it from the foundation.
Onyebuchy Hookz
October 27, 2017 at 5:14 pm
Foolish man. It is impossible for this present Nigeria to stay together. God bless Biafra
Emeodi Emeka Leonard
October 27, 2017 at 5:12 pm
too much burukutu
Nnamdi Arthur Iyeh
October 27, 2017 at 5:07 pm
That’s why his is son, is an ex drug convict and a deportee from USA. This zombie, called Gowon lacks moral courage to go extra mile for his family, Talk less of the nation.
Nonso Onwudinjo
October 27, 2017 at 5:06 pm
Brainless confused man
Obinna Kingsley
October 27, 2017 at 5:05 pm
A parasitical old model thief….. that’s what he is.
Christopher Ochini
October 27, 2017 at 5:03 pm
Good
Festus Ikpibako
October 27, 2017 at 4:53 pm
Without being told, I knew that Gowon will not support restructuring. Ex-president, you are entitled to your opinion
Modestus Ajaero
October 27, 2017 at 4:46 pm
Yes, it is impossible because Nigeria as presently constituted is in favour of the north and so, the north will not want to loose its advantage!
Ezeoke Evarist Chinedu
October 27, 2017 at 4:43 pm
Talking trash
Enefedike Paul
October 27, 2017 at 4:38 pm
Dead man speaking from the pit of hell
Uchman Deon
October 27, 2017 at 4:33 pm
I dont know why God is still keeping you alive, after putting this country in the mess they are today. You liar from the pit of hell
Simon Peter Iseki
October 27, 2017 at 4:29 pm
It’s VERY possible to restructure Nigeria tnx
Vincent Akunne
October 27, 2017 at 4:26 pm
SHORT UP DEAD MAN
Obaino D Tempoka
October 27, 2017 at 4:16 pm
Aturu.
Akuamaka Don Felix
October 27, 2017 at 4:13 pm
I think the innocent blood u wasted is affecting ur brian always talking rubbish u think this is same Nigeria before the war?u better wake ur brian or u go and sit down
Chinedu Ugwu
October 27, 2017 at 4:11 pm
Divide Nigeria,simple
Folarin Aje
October 27, 2017 at 4:10 pm
Who told U that See what U started in 1967 by state creation to the detriment of some unviable entities that is sucking the nation dry through unbridled exploitation Let us revert to the pre military era and give Nigeria a chance to develop
Tidasia De Dollarman
October 27, 2017 at 4:08 pm
Liar
Dandy Alinso Bowy Impudential
October 27, 2017 at 4:07 pm
Gowon u need help
Helsingborg Segelino
October 27, 2017 at 4:05 pm
BASTARD
Ike Nwachukwu Jr.
October 27, 2017 at 4:03 pm
GO ON WITH ONE NIGERIA-GOWON, PLEASE LEAVE US ALONE, YOUR MUMU NEVER DO ?, YOU KILL YOUR BROTHERS AS A CHRISTIAN AFTER THE ABURI ACCORD YOU INSIST NOW YOU’RE BLOCKING THE RESTRUCTURING, LEAVE US ALONE OOO, LOOK AT YOUR PEOPLE BEEN MASSACRE IN JOS WHAT DID YOU DO NOTHING INSTEAD YOU WANT TO CAUSE ANOTHER WAR, GOD FORBID
Ufot Ekpo
October 27, 2017 at 5:03 pm
We were consciously demystified and deconstructed, therefore we must reinvent and reconstruct ourselves.
God bless Africa, the home of the brave
Henry Nwokolo
October 27, 2017 at 4:00 pm
What’s impossible with God,with all the prayer programs you organise everywhere?
If it’s not possible,then some thing else could be possible. There must be an arithmetic equation to Nigeria’s challenges. Find it elder statesman!!!
Ceejay Di Badon
October 27, 2017 at 3:53 pm
Old Fool
Ndah Philip
October 27, 2017 at 3:51 pm
The Old Gowon with innocent blood in his hand have just made his own opinion known,please just ignore him,what entire Northern Nigeria must realize is that yesterday is gone and tomorrow must come unpredictably hence the preparation for a new consciousness…code named operation “SOUTHERN REVOLUTION “
Mac Limbo
October 27, 2017 at 3:50 pm
Arrant nonsense
Akachukwu Nwafor
October 27, 2017 at 3:44 pm
very soon you must cry out blood from your useless eyes
Ezema Sunday
October 27, 2017 at 3:42 pm
Foolish talk
Tobit Eya
October 27, 2017 at 3:34 pm
Old dead brain
Eze Chikwado Eze
October 27, 2017 at 3:34 pm
Gowon ask your ancestors
Ejimenkeonye Emeka
October 27, 2017 at 3:32 pm
Biafra declare independent from Nigeria
Nicodemus Mba
October 27, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Why is not possible ” fool”
Mathias Okafor
October 27, 2017 at 3:26 pm
Enwe
Godwin Rolland
October 27, 2017 at 3:25 pm
Because you owned nigeria and people that are living inside you are a foolish man, nigeria has expired and must disintegrate because there is nobody called a nigeria it was concocted by the British and it has expired in 2014 so any component part has the right to disassociate themselves from the contraption according amalgamation document so this genocides should shut up his mouth and he must bring to book for the genocide he committed against Biafra.
Helen N Nwafor Uzoma
October 27, 2017 at 3:20 pm
Deranged old liar! Your hands are stained with blood ! You will suffer
Kingsley Osatohanmwen Amayanvbo
October 27, 2017 at 3:18 pm
Nothing is impossible. If plane can fly, nothing is impossible
Chisom Uzoma
October 27, 2017 at 3:16 pm
Go and prepare for u are going to take part for Nigeria breakup. loz
Sydge Beats
October 27, 2017 at 3:14 pm
please don’t blame him by his age now, maybe he is weak mentally…
(1) Who ever wants to merge should merge, if not stay on your own.. Not by force, Dialogue
(2) Even if each state has equal resources or capacity to survive, they will never have same successes managing funds or survive same way..
(3) Every state should develop themselves, build themselves to survive, it’s called creativity.
(4)Weda we 500 dialects or 1million dialects in this Nigeria, restructuring is very possible… It’s only these political parties and politicians and greedy men in power or politics, want to make it hard to achieve bcs they will loose lots of grounds…
THESE OLD CARGOES ALL HAVE ONE OR TWO OIL BLOCKS IN THE COUNTRY, ASSIGNED TO THEM… THAT’S WHY THEY DON’T WANT RESTRUCTURING
WE CAN NEVER LISTEN TO ALL THESE OLD RETIREES ANYMORE, ALL THEY CARE ABOUT IS TO SUSTAIN THEMSELVES AND THEIR GENERATIONS UNBORN… WE NO FOOL ANYMORE, WISE UP NOW.
Chiedozie Ositadinma
October 27, 2017 at 3:13 pm
This is a man that massacred millions of our people for oil and gas (under the pretext of “One Nigeria “). Today, he is yet to see that the so-called unity he fought for is Death, Curse and Retrogression. How could any sensible man say that Restructuring is impossible? I have always said it, these are the real enemies of Nigeria. It is simply disheartening that some people still accuse Nnamdi Kanu and other freedom fighters of being enemies while the real enemies are those who wish to keep us in perpetual slavery. Gowon does not even care whether Fulani herdsmen butcher thousands of his people everyday.
Dim Odimegwu Ojukwu, whom he now has the courage to lie against (because he’s no more), made an indelible point : “If the price of nationhood is constant bloodletting, let us not be a nation “
Ozongwu Batholomew
October 27, 2017 at 3:08 pm
Radio Biafra London, listen attentively.
Onuorah TY
October 27, 2017 at 3:05 pm
Nothing is impossible if leciester city can win the BPL
Christian Anyoha
October 27, 2017 at 3:01 pm
We want biafra
Joeboy Okey
October 27, 2017 at 2:59 pm
ur illiterate is still worried u Gowon u people are making biafra easy to come because when u did not resturere biafra come quickly but resturering Will delayed biafra restoration a little bit,all hail biafra
Prince Charlie
October 27, 2017 at 2:58 pm
God please let me have the wisdom of Madela as am growing older and not that of this coup plotter Gowon
Prince Charlie
October 27, 2017 at 2:57 pm
This Gowon is a big slave
Meshach Sk Tula
October 27, 2017 at 2:56 pm
Wining tool
Success Afam
October 27, 2017 at 2:56 pm
There will be a revolution like a civil war and then break up follows
Cosmas Ozigbo Cosmas Ozigbo
October 27, 2017 at 2:56 pm
IF IT’S NOT POSSIBLE TO RESTRUCTURE NIGERIA, IT’S POSSIBLE TO BREAK NIGERIA, AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
Ndubuisi Emmanuel
October 27, 2017 at 2:55 pm
Insane man first of all…. Go find out wat restructure is all about. Even at 1000 tribes, each of them has their own resources, so let everyone manage whatever they have. Very simple.
Petros Okwudili Mbanuzue
October 27, 2017 at 2:52 pm
It’s possible
David Okeke
October 27, 2017 at 2:51 pm
Then Biafra will be possible
Olisa Ojukwu
October 27, 2017 at 2:50 pm
Devil incarnate
John Nwaeze
October 27, 2017 at 2:50 pm
Why will it be only five people “Gowon, OBJ, Buhari, Babangida Abdulsallam. Always determines the fate of 200millions people of this country?.
David Okeke
October 27, 2017 at 2:50 pm
Faddy Valine
October 27, 2017 at 2:48 pm
Because of northerns interest when the time reach we will know if northern are the owner of nigeria as they claim
Chindo Ibrahim
October 27, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Listen to him, he is an Elder statesman.
Faddy Valine
October 27, 2017 at 2:46 pm
Idiot foolish hausa fulani hersmen
Ken Mamah
October 27, 2017 at 2:45 pm
Gowon is an enemy of the state by saying what he said
Mack Chanchin'g
October 27, 2017 at 2:44 pm
we will restructure your evil men and inhuman govement
Ebere Ifeanyi Chukwu
October 27, 2017 at 2:43 pm
Dan Fulani mekasey ekwa
Charles Arinze Ohale
October 27, 2017 at 2:40 pm
Old fool! Okay what will work? Answer? If it won’t work, share the national cake equal.
Unyime Archibong
October 27, 2017 at 2:38 pm
Let’s have a referandum on restructuring, other viable nation often have a referandum on policies. The old man can’t decide for us.
Frank Eze
October 27, 2017 at 2:35 pm
Can you image
Okorie Okafor
October 27, 2017 at 2:35 pm
If we do d northerns will become more poorer that’s y
Wilson Oghenetega
October 27, 2017 at 2:34 pm
U old fool nothing is impossible. U can see he caused the Biafra war
Frank Adinkwu
October 27, 2017 at 2:33 pm
You are the people causing confusion in Nigeria at same time preaching for peace. Why did you say it is difficult to restructure Nigeria? It is human being that the put the structure, the same human being will restructure it. If you don’t want restructure, let s go our separate way.
Ebei Ibi
October 27, 2017 at 2:33 pm
Those who think they owned Nigeria has spoken. One Nigeria my foot.
Onyemaechi Tony
October 27, 2017 at 2:32 pm
Gowon is sick to the brain.
What has tribe to do with restructuring?
U all will be accountable for the misfortune of that zoo
Ifeanyichukwu Madunagu Frank
October 27, 2017 at 2:31 pm
Nigeria is dead and buried. Biafra restoration is a must and no man can stop it
Yame Frank
October 27, 2017 at 2:29 pm
Whose mother is this I want to no
Emeka don Odimgbe
October 27, 2017 at 3:28 pm
I AGREE WITH GENERAL GOWON.BUT HE DID NOT OFFER NO SOLUTION. CAN WE CONTINUE WITH MASTER AND SERVANT IN THE PLACE THEY CALL NIGERIA? GEN GOWON SHOULD ASK ABOUT THE THREE” R” how far it was implemented ?
Soji Olayiwola
October 27, 2017 at 2:28 pm
A fool……
Alfa Alfred
October 27, 2017 at 2:23 pm
Very narrow minded!
If restructuring is impossible because of 5000 dialects, united Nigeria is also impossible!
Get sense old man!
Wein Billy
October 27, 2017 at 2:57 pm
Exactly. These old men of our country are deceits
Ameshi Ogidiga
October 27, 2017 at 2:23 pm
It is clear that you were the lair and cause of nigerian civil war. Thank God that nothing is hidden under the sun.
Rony Mandy
October 27, 2017 at 2:21 pm
It is war then that will broker peace in this selfish “one Nigeria “
Rony Mandy
October 27, 2017 at 2:21 pm
It is war then that will broker peace in this selfish “one Nigeria “
Egu Ifeanyi
October 27, 2017 at 2:19 pm
This is that your mindset that leads to civil war
Okokon Offuo
October 27, 2017 at 2:16 pm
This is another big jagon by another northerner, their point is always against every progressive agitation cos of their parasitic nature, if you say that Will not work wouldn’t true federalism work too? Then let’s choose plz
Don Ceejay
October 27, 2017 at 2:15 pm
He ended up on nothing..
He couldn’t come up with his own solution after doubting other people’s suggestions, he failed to make his own suggestion..
Just ended up jabbering unnecessarily..
Odoh Okechukwu
October 27, 2017 at 2:14 pm
You are right Mr destroyer, you destroyed a structure that good Nigeria founding build so restructuring it will still affect you old bones. Selfish Old man you better save your soul now or face hell fire.
David Chijiuba
October 27, 2017 at 2:10 pm
Look at dirty pig. Stupid foolish man
Ademuyiwa Adeyemi Isaac
October 27, 2017 at 2:10 pm
This System Needs Total Overhauling Including You.
Adeline Josh
October 27, 2017 at 2:19 pm
Hahahahahahahahahz
Ekene Udensi
October 27, 2017 at 2:06 pm
Cos it will not favour u ppl again… Old fool..
Unyime Archibong
October 27, 2017 at 2:06 pm
Yorubas, your masters has spoken, continue forming unholy alliance with the almanjiris while the easterners are fighting for their freedom. These suckers think they own the country. Other regions want restructuring except them. Biafra our only hope. I like what is happening because a troubled and choatic nizooria will certainly hasten the actualisation of BIAFRA.
Ebei Ibi
October 27, 2017 at 2:24 pm
Archi, you are in order.
Unyime Archibong
October 27, 2017 at 2:36 pm
One nizooria my foot
Alvin Mccorvey
October 27, 2017 at 2:05 pm
Aman