The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has stressed the need for a national dialogue as a lasting solution to the myriads of constitutional problems facing the country.
He said on Tuesday in Akure as he hosted members of the review committee led by the Deputy Senate majority leader and senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Ajayi Borrofice.
Other Members of the committee who were present were Biodun Olujimi, Nicholas Tofowomo, Olubunmi Adetumbi and Opeyemi Bamidele.
The Senate had commenced zonal hearings on the review of the 1999 Constitution.
The committee holds a public hearing on the review at the International Centre for Culture and Event (DOME), Akure on Wednesday.
According to the Governor, the people seek national dialogue to chart a new course for the nation and its existence.
Akeredolu noted that the people had lost confidence in the system due to the fact that a number of issues had been left to fester for too long.
“I kept making a case anytime I have the opportunity. My circumstance cannot make me believe in secession,” he said.
“My wife is from the SouthEast. My Sons married from other regions outside (the) Southwest.
“But strong points have been made. Everybody wants to see fairness, federalism. Those are the areas. Is this how to run a federal government? Is it an inclusive one? How do we have fair representation? People are worried.
“This constitution review, your efforts, I pray it should be accepted. Our people believe that there must be dialogue. People are saying we want national dialogue. How we convoke it, I don’t know. I believe those are issues we must look at.”
