Dr. Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has recently voiced his strong dissatisfaction with what he perceives as the South West region’s disproportionate influence in the current Nigerian government. According to a report by the Daily Post, Lawal claimed that over 80% of the revenue-generating and spending ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) are under the control of South West indigenes, resulting in a significant concentration of power in the hands of a single region.
Lawal further emphasized that this regional favoritism extends beyond the executive branch and into the legislative arm of the government. He pointed out that key committees in the National Assembly are predominantly chaired by individuals hailing from the South West, further entrenching their influence over crucial decision-making processes.
Lawal likened the South West indigenes to conquerors, painting a vivid picture of the rest of the Nigerian population as prisoners of war. His choice of words underscores the depth of his concern and the perceived gravity of the situation.
“The South West dominates this government excessively and obnoxiously,” Lawal passionately stated. “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.”….Seē _ Morē