The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, has referred to the 1999 constitution as the problem of Nigeria calling for its total review before the country can move forward.
Adams added that it is also a military tool that President Bola Tinubu needs to review.
Adams said this when he spoke at the 30th anniversary of June 12 and Democracy Day with the theme, “June 12, 1993, Identity Politics and the National Question: Thirty Years After,” in Lagos State on Monday.
“We cannot achieve much if our democracy is tied to the 1999 Constitution, which we are using presently in Nigeria. The 1979 and 1999 Constitutions are tools the military imposed on us to preserve their atrocities.
“I think the new president should find a way to resolve this issue that will impede the progress of this country. If we do not review or overhaul the 1999 Constitution, I don’t believe Nigeria can move forward.
“Unless we embrace regionalism and let the federating…