This was the submission of the
Chairman of a political movement, Atayese, Dr Adeolu Olusodo while discussing the
gains of the masses after 15years of democracy in Nigeria.
Dr Olusodo who identified Local Government
Council as the nearest arm of government to the people said the arm has not
been up and doing in its tasks to the masses, adding that the state is taking
most of the responsibilities of the local government, hence, dividends of
democracy is not evenly shared among all and sundry.
As inclined in the 1999
constitution, Dr Olusodo identified the major functions of a local government
council as making recommendations to a state commission on economic planning or
any similar body; establishment of homes for the destitute; provision of public
conveniences, amongst others. He spoke further that the local government
council has not been doing all these, and when they do, citizens are being levied
for it.
Speaking, the General Secretary, Lagos
Marginalized Communities Forum, Agbodemu Ishola Musibau said though there is
nothing to account for after 15years of democracy, yet, citizens have been
doing as if they are well pleased adding that they have not risen to the task
of demanding for their rights.
Referring to the havoc caused by a
democratic government a day preceding the democracy day, Agbodemu shared the
plight of the residents of Makoko as their houses were demolished. He added
that how could those people have said to have gained from the democratic rule.
Speaking on the way forward, Dr
Femi Akinlade said the reason there is no solution to the problems in this
country is because everybody wants to find solution to his/her problem instead
of finding solution together as one.
He thereby enjoined everyone
present at the event, which was used to mark the democracy day 2014 to
co-operate and jointly work towards finding solutions to the problems facing
this nation.
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