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The Ohaneze Ndigbo has advocated for equal representation of 60 delegates from each of the six geo-political zones at the proposed national dialogue.
Chief Garry Igariwe, President Ohaneze Ndigbo said the Igbo had been waiting for such a dialogue because they believe in the unity of the country.
"On the structure and composition of the conference, we advocate equal representation of each of the zones covering all the ethnic nationalities -- women, labour unions, religious groups, youths and the persons with disability.
"The political parties should not play any role in the selection of the delegates because we have more than 50 ethnic nationalities in Igboland.
"On the selection, it will be in line with the ethnic groups in each zone with the total number of delegates being 360 in all.
"To ensure its legality and integrity, the legal framework of the conference should be instituted through an act of the National Assembly.
"The executive should send an executive bill to the National Assembly to legalize the conference,’’ he said.
Igariwe suggested a time-table for the conference, saying the advisory committee should conclude its assignment by November while the National Assembly should process the enactment of the Conference Act in December.
He also suggested that the delegates’ conference should sit between January and April while the new constitution should be drafted in May.
The Ohaneze chief also suggested that June should be reserved for the referendum on the new constitution while the administrative restructuring of the new constitution should take place between July and September.
He also said there should be no `no-go-area’ on the issues to be discussed which should include the structure of the country, the form of the government, tenure of office and devolution of power.(NAN)
Chief Garry Igariwe, President Ohaneze Ndigbo said the Igbo had been waiting for such a dialogue because they believe in the unity of the country.
"On the structure and composition of the conference, we advocate equal representation of each of the zones covering all the ethnic nationalities -- women, labour unions, religious groups, youths and the persons with disability.
"The political parties should not play any role in the selection of the delegates because we have more than 50 ethnic nationalities in Igboland.
"On the selection, it will be in line with the ethnic groups in each zone with the total number of delegates being 360 in all.
"To ensure its legality and integrity, the legal framework of the conference should be instituted through an act of the National Assembly.
"The executive should send an executive bill to the National Assembly to legalize the conference,’’ he said.
Igariwe suggested a time-table for the conference, saying the advisory committee should conclude its assignment by November while the National Assembly should process the enactment of the Conference Act in December.
He also suggested that the delegates’ conference should sit between January and April while the new constitution should be drafted in May.
The Ohaneze chief also suggested that June should be reserved for the referendum on the new constitution while the administrative restructuring of the new constitution should take place between July and September.
He also said there should be no `no-go-area’ on the issues to be discussed which should include the structure of the country, the form of the government, tenure of office and devolution of power.(NAN)