Dr Olisa Agbakoba believes President Bola Tinubu cannot fix Nigeria's economy without changing how the government works. The former Nigerian Bar Association leader spoke on Channels Television Friday about political reforms. Agbakoba wants Tinubu to give some federal powers to state governments. He thinks this change would help deliver better services to regular people. The lawyer said current government structure blocks real economic progress.
Nigeria announced 3.3 percent economic growth but citizens still struggle with expensive food prices. Garri, rice, beans and palm oil costs continue rising despite positive statistics. Agbakoba said the president needs to act with energy during his remaining two years. Street conditions don't match official economic reports. People need actual improvements rather than just numbers on paper.
The senior lawyer proposed transferring federal authority to states and local governments. He called this approach restructuring, decentralization or devolution of power. All 774 local governments should receive real political control over their areas. This three-level system would focus on delivering education, healthcare, jobs and security. Agbakoba argued Nigerians want basic services more than complex reforms.
Nigeria announced 3.3 percent economic growth but citizens still struggle with expensive food prices. Garri, rice, beans and palm oil costs continue rising despite positive statistics. Agbakoba said the president needs to act with energy during his remaining two years. Street conditions don't match official economic reports. People need actual improvements rather than just numbers on paper.
The senior lawyer proposed transferring federal authority to states and local governments. He called this approach restructuring, decentralization or devolution of power. All 774 local governments should receive real political control over their areas. This three-level system would focus on delivering education, healthcare, jobs and security. Agbakoba argued Nigerians want basic services more than complex reforms.
