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SOUTH WEST BEHAVE LIKE CONQUERORS, TREAT REST OF US NIGERIANS AS PRISONERS OF WAR – EX-SGF LAWAL
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has decried the South West region’s disproportionate dominance in the current administration in the country.
Lawal noted that over 80 per cent of the revenue-generating and spending ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) eere controlled by individuals from the South West, leading to a significant concentration of power in one region.
He highlighted that this perceived regional bias extends beyond the executive branch into the legislative arm of the government.
According to him, key committees within the National Assembly were predominantly chaired by individuals from the South West, further consolidating their influence over crucial legislative processes.
Using strong language to convey his frustration, Lawal likened the South West indigenes to conquerors, suggesting that the rest of the Nigerian population was being treated as prisoners of war.
This metaphor underscores the depth of his concern and the perceived seriousness of the situation.
“The South West dominates this government excessively and obnoxiously,” Lawal stated with passion.
“More than eighty percent of the revenue generation and spending MDAs are held by indigenes of the South West. The same occurs in the National Assembly where the most important committees are chaired by indigenes of the South West.
“These people behave like conquerors and are treating the rest of us Nigerians as prisoners of war,” he lamented.
Lawal’s remarks highlight a significant concern about regional equity in Nigeria’s governance.
His assertions bring to light ongoing debates about power distribution and regional representation in the country’s political landscape.The implications of such dominance, as described by Lawal, raise important questions about the balance of power and the need for inclusive governance that reflects Nigeria’s diverse population.
