1999 Constitution: Clifford Iroanya replies Abdulsalami Abubakar over interview with Guardian Newspaper

American based engineer, Dr Clifford Iroanya has replied former head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar over his interview with the Guardian Newspaper

Abubakar in the interview had counselled political parties to rise above sectional sentiments and consider competence.

To him, Nigeria at this stage of nationhood should not be debating zoning but should concentrate on getting any competent Nigerian, irrespective of his state of origin or religion, who can solve myriads of challenges facing the country.

Gen. Abubakar, who supervised a successful transition that handed over the rein of power to a democratically elected government on May 29, 1999, also declared that there is nothing wrong with the 1999 Constitution his administration bequeathed to the country

However, below is a recorded response of Dr Clifford Iroanya gave to Abubakar’s interview.