Human Rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana SAN, has described most of those
that have been privileged to govern the country – Nigeria – as her worst
enemy.
Speaking on Tuesday in Ile Ife during a symposium organised to mark 43rd
birthday of Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, held at Oduduwa
Hall of Obafemi Awolowo University, Falana accused many of those that
have led the country of engaging in stealing of the nation’s common
patrimony, thus inhibiting human capacities development and spreading
poverty.
“Our leaders since 1960 are the enemies of our people. But, the future
is for the youth and they have to work in synergy with advocates of
youth emancipation in the country to guarantee the socio-economic growth
of Nigeria,” Falana said.
He commended Ooni for lending support to the calls by those in support
of restructuring of the country, adding that: “the global peace through
Ooni’s trip across the globe, within the time he ascended the throne of
his forefather and restoration of peace, unity and cooperation among
South West monarchs are commendable development.
“Ooni is not in the league of monarchs rulers chasing contracts in the
corridor of power thus exposing traditional institution to public
opprobrium when such contracts were not executed.
“Oba Ogunwusi empowerment programmes have greatly given hope and renewed
faith to some youths. We need to help Africa and its youths to grow
their capacities.
“In 2020, some countries are perfecting strategies to end dependence on
oil. We need to explore technological innovations to prepare for the
economic survival of the nation. We can’t blame God for making our case
so uncomfortable”.
In his remarks, Oba Ogunwusi promised to always pursue agenda that will
benefit youths and urged them to seized the initiative and lead well
whenever opportunity is given to them.
