Continued from yesterdayThe two postulates are the theory of “centralised federalism” and the theory of federalism, strictosenso. xSince about 1999, the demand for the practice of true federalism has been on the front burner. It is proposed here that the Buhari government should, as a matter of urgency, recognise that Nigeria’s attenuated links are further weakening. It must be borne in mind that individuals and minorities have rights against constituted authority, even when it is elected by universal franchise. The falconer has lost his authority to recall the falcon from its perfidy.

Source: The Guardian April 23, 2021 03:45 UTC