A Public Affairs Analyst, Mahmud Othman, says he is satisfied with the outcome of the just concluded National Conference but criticized the recommendation of some delegates suggesting the creation of additional states.
He advised President Goodluck Jonathan to implement some of the recommendations given it would help the country move forward.
Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, Sunrise Daily, Mr. Othman noted that the country is in a critical state in terms of security, noting that security recommendations were also made during the conference.
He urged the federal government to look into these recommendations and implement them to reduce the state of terrorist attacks in the country.
He further blamed those in authority for the restlessness in the country, insisting that some people in position believe that they are above the law. Citing an example, Mr. Othman stated that a while ago some soldiers were ambushed and killed in Nasarawa “they were not taken to court and one of the security operatives said the murders are forgiven, what happens to their wives and family”?
Mr. Othman questioned the law and order in the country and advised that the government should to take up the challenge to ensure no culprit goes free.
Comparing the current situation in Iraq and Nigeria, Mr. Othman stated that it is a different case in Iraq and Nigeria has not gotten to that level.
