Eminent Nigerian leaders, including prominent business, political, civil society, and thought leaders, have convened in Lagos to address key issues aimed at 'saving' the country ahead of the 2023 elections.
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The meeting drew 14 current governors, 13 former governors, three former Senate Presidents, renowned administrators, and industry captains, among others, to forge a new consensus for national rebirth.
The leaders stated, under the banner of the "2022
Committee," that Nigeria needed to be secure and united enough to face the
challenges of selecting the right candidates for the 2023 general elections. In
a statement released on Wednesday, the leaders worked in three sub-committees
of National Security, The economy and Nigeria in Transition.
The statement was titled, ‘Eminent Business, Political,
Society and Thought Leaders Meet in Lagos to Build Consensus for National
Rebirth’.
The statement partly read: “The meetings will continue, as
we work with Federal and State Governments, current and future political
leaders of all political persuasions, as well as other eminent patriotic
citizens, for the greater good of the Nigerian people.
“Whilst The 2022 Committee is interested in the quality of
leadership that will emerge in Nigeria at all levels, we consider attempts to
link the Committee with candidates or political parties for the 2023 elections
as an unwarranted and unnecessary distraction – candidates are only chosen by
political parties and we are not a political party.
“All the 100 leading lights of the 2022 Committee have the
capacity for national leadership; indeed, amongst the very active participants
in the work of the Committee are over 7 persons, from 3 or more political
parties, who have already publicly declared their aspiration to lead the
country but are desirous of working with other patriots for non-partisan
greater national goals. We must have a secure, peaceful and united nation
before we can have candidates for political offices.
“The Committee believes that what Nigeria needs today is for
all patriots to come together to rescue our nation from all political, economic
and security threats, and promote the unity of Nigeria. We call on all
patriotic volunteers, who are willing and able, to join this collective effort
to stabilize the system so we can all build a new Nigeria we can all be proud
of.”
Serving governors who attended the meeting include Aminu
Tambuwal (Sokoto), Mohammed Badaru Abubakar (Jigawa), Babagana Zulum (Borno),
Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Abubakar Atiku Bagudu (Jigawa), Dave Umahi (Ebonyi)
and Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti).
Former governors who attended the meeting included Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of Kano, Senator Adamu Aliero of Kebbi, Saminu Turaki of Jigawa, Peter Obi of Anambra, Attahiru Bafarawa of Sokoto, Otunba Gbenga Daniel of Ogun, Ikedi Ohakim of Imo, Donald Duke of Cross River, Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, and Ibikunle A (Ogun).
The meeting included two former Senate Presidents, Anyim Pius Anyim and Bukola Saraki.
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman/President of Dangote Group of Companies; Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group; Mr Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, Jim Ovia, Atedo Peterside, Fola Adeola, and Tony Elumelu, all from the business community, were present at the meeting.
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