National dialogue: North-East stakeholders kick against ethnic representation

SOME groups and individuals in the North-East geopolitical zone on Saturday, in Bauchi, kicked against the use of ethnic nationalities as representatives at the proposed National Dialogue.
They made their opinion known at the North-East Public Hearing on the conference, organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee on National Dialogue.
They said such representation would defeat the purpose for which the conference was convened.
In his presentation, Governor Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State, said the use of ethnic nationalities was not feasible.
“Bauchi State alone has over 50 ethnic groups and a state like Taraba, among others, has over 100.
“Therefore, it is not possible to have every tribe represented, as this can create room for chaos,’’ he said.
Yuguda, who said the views were his personal opinion, explained that the idea behind the conference was laudable.

- Tribune

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