Nigeria Faces Potential Breakup Before 2027 Without Reforms, Warns Former Ohanaeze President Nwodo

 Nigeria Faces Potential Breakup Before 2027 Without Reforms, Warns Former Ohanaeze President Nwodo Nigeria could be on the brink of disinte...

 Nigeria Faces Potential Breakup Before 2027 Without Reforms, Warns Former Ohanaeze President Nwodo

Nigeria could be on the brink of disintegration prior to the 2027 general elections unless significant constitutional reforms are enacted, cautioned Chief John Nnia Nwodo, the former Minister of Information and ex-President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.

During the launch of two books by veteran journalist Ike Abonyi in Abuja, Nwodo criticized the existing governmental framework, labeling it a "unitary constitution masquerading as federalism."

Nwodo emphasized that the nation's survival hinges on restructuring its power dynamics to grant regions increased autonomy over their resources and governance. 

"Let each region manage its resources and development, while contributing taxes to fund essential federal responsibilities like external defense, foreign affairs, customs, and immigration," he proposed.

Nwodo warned that if these changes are not made before the 2027 elections, the nation might not survive politically intact. 

"If we head into 2027 without addressing these structural imbalances, there may be no election, and worse still, no country," he cautioned.

He highlighted the country's deteriorating economic conditions, citing poor infrastructure, youth unemployment, and low life expectancy as signs of systemic failure. 

"We are bleeding billions annually due to poor infrastructure. Life expectancy is now one of the lowest globally. Our youth are unemployed and frustrated. Something must give," he said.

To tackle unemployment and revive the economy, Nwodo advocated for bold reforms in education, digital skills development, and agriculture. 

"The future lies in education that meets today's realities. Every Nigerian child should be digitally literate. We must return to agriculture and vocational training," he urged.

The event was attended by political leaders, academics, and civil society representatives, many of whom echoed Nwodo's message, calling for urgent restructuring as the only viable path to national stability and growth.