Politics Crack in Confab Alliance as Yoruba Delegates Push for Confederation - The Sun

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The alliance forged by the South West, South East and South South geo-political zones of the country prior to the commencement of the #National #Conference in #Abuja may have collapsed over the latest decision by the Yoruba delegates from the South West to drop their initial demand for a regional system of government for confederation.

This followed the South West delegates’ disillusionment with its hitherto partners’ opposition to devolution of powers and fiscal federalism, which they see as key issue to be pursued at the talk shop.

The new move, sources told Daily Sun last night, was being pushed by a group of young Turks among the delegates, known as New Trend Movement, headed by Chief #Niyi #Akintola (SAN) and #Asiwaju #Seyi Adegbuyi. The group is mounting pressure on Yoruba elders in the conference to review their relationship with the two regional blocs and re-strategise.

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Source: #Sun #News #Online
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