Mr. Tony Uranta is Executive Secretary, Nigeria National Summit Group, NNSG and a former member of the National Dialogue Committee. Uranta, in this interview states why the Presidemt-elect, Maj-General Muhammudu Buhari (retd) should not discard the reports of the National Conference arguing that it would assist the new administration restructure the nation. Excerpts:

What are the expectations of Nigerians from the President-elect as he takes over by May 29?

I think it will be proper to begin by congratulating General Buhari for having true persistence and doggedness because I am still astonished at a general of his age repeatedly contesting for that office and not being deterred by the fact that he was losing consistently.

We expect him, most of all, to focus on the restructuring of Nigeria. You will remember that the  Yoruba’s Afenifere and a great deal of people supported President Jonathan not because they liked his face, not because they necessarily liked his politics, but because they like the fact that he committed to restructuring this nation as it is needed and necessary if it is to sustainably continue as a united, progressive Nigeria.

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