An elder statesman, Alhaji tanko Yakasai, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari, lacked the constitutional power to restructure Nigeria.
On Monday, he advised those clamoring for restructuring to channel their energies by ensuring that their representatives in the state and National Assemblies perform that statutory functions, by providing necessary legislative structure needed to restructure the country.
Yakasai who spoke with journalist in Abuja said, “The President does not have the powers to restructure Nigeria.
“He can initiate a bill just like every other Nigerian and send the same to the National Assembly for necessary action.
“I will urge proponents of restructuring to send proposals to the national assembly and put pressure on their representatives to do the needful.
“We need to follow the necessary procedure to achieve desired goals. We are currently running a constitutional democracy which requires dialogue and consultation.
“Whatever the issues are, we can approach our legislators and ensure that our voices are heard.”
The Presidential Liaison Officer of the Second Republic noted that Nigeria and Nigerians will be better for it if issues were debated and agreements reached.
