There is one more point; it is about the constitution. We are agreed that the current constitution is defective in many respects including the near impossible process for its amendment. Yet, the review process would be easier when there is a consensus on a set of values and relationship patterns anchored on a philosophy of state that guides actions, alignments and realignments of socio-political forces. However, only a process that is truly consultative, transparent, inclusive, process-driven and people-led can ensure the emergence of a constitution that would embody the larger immediate, medium and longer-term dreams of the people of Nigeria.
In sum therefore, reorientation may be an opportunity to appear to be doing something worthwhile today but until certain fundamental requirements are met, the process would achieve nothing. There is no need in deceiving ourselves just to please our already bruised egos. No one takes the national project very seriously when the national question remains unresolved, contradictions are deepening and conflicts are spreading from sector to sector, community to community and constituency to constituency.
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