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This paper delves into the urgent need for restructuring Nigeria's political framework, emphasizing inclusivityacross its diverse geopolitical zones. Examining the historical backdrop and inherent imbalances stemming fromthe colonial legacy, it scrutinizes the calls for fiscal federalism to rectify disparities. It assesses the challengeswithin the Nigerian federal arrangement, emphasizing the interconnectedness of corruption, elite exploitation,and the shortcomings of a rent-collecting state. While advocating for restructuring as a solution, the paperunderscores the indispensability of transformative leadership to ensure meaningful progress beyond the benefitsof the entrenched political class.Keywords: Fiscal Federalism, Colonial Legacy, Elite Exploitation, Restructuring and Transformative Leadership