Former president Obasanjo's coalition finally
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It was gathered that the step was taken to form
a formidable force to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressive Congress
(APC) in 2019 poll - The national coordinator of the CNM, Olagunsoye Oyinlola,
had earlier resigned from APC The leadership of a political pressure group
founded by former President Olusegun Obasanjo, the Coalition for Nigerian
Movement (CNM) on Thursday, May 10, announced its fusion into African
Democratic Congress (ADC). Vanguard reports that this was done with a view to forming
a formidable force to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressive Congress
(APC) in 2019 poll. NAIJ.com gathered that it was resolved that with the
understanding of like minded persons and organisations across the country,
Nigeria will be rescued, and that the elections of 2018 and 2019 would be used
to cure the curse and afflictions of failed leadership and perpetual underdevelopment.
A co-convener of CNM, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, who made the pronouncement at a world
press conference in Abuja, said with this development, the Coalition for
Nigerian Movement (CNM), has ceased to exist, having formally collapsed into
the political party. He said, the decision to move in to African Democratic
Congress (ADC) therefore, is an appreciation of the progressive essence of the
party and its untainted existence on the terrain of our nation’s politics. The
former military administrator of Lagos state, who regretted the worsening state
of things
He said, the decision to move in to African
Democratic Congress (ADC) therefore, is an appreciation of the progressive
essence of the party and its untainted existence on the terrain of our nation’s
politics. The former military administrator of Lagos state, who regretted the
worsening state of things in the country, added, “We have said it before and we
are stating it here again that the current state of despair and despondency in
our dear country is an ill wind. “It is foreboding and can only lead to a
conflagration. Between January when CNM was formed and now, can we say that the
story of Nigeria has changed for the better? Have things not worsened at all
levels? According to him, “I thank all of you for being here today. You will
all recall that in January this year, the Coalition for Nigeria Movement, CNM,
was formed by some of us across the country as a political platform to create a
new generation of leaders for our country. “Between that time and today, a lot
of grounds has been covered in achieving the set goals. One of such is what we
are doing here today – the formal fusing of – our movement into the African
Democratic Congress. “Beyond what we are doing here today, we put our
countrymen and women, old and young, on notice that they should expect more
from us; that they should expect deepened political engagements across
platforms in the coming days and weeks. In other words, this is just the first
in a multi layered action plan to give back the country to its much deprived
people.
“As we stated in January during the launch of
the CNM, we are taking on this task not minding the inconveniences and other
expected and unexpected consequences of our efforts at reinventing the country.
“We admit that structural inadequacies and failure of leadership have robbed
our country of greatness. We also note that a future of greatness for Nigeria
will only be birthed by a new generation of youthful leaders with fresh ideas
and knowledge of what it takes to govern a 21 st century nation. “This gathering
here today is a proof that the modest efforts at waking up the vast majority of
our people to for once, take their destiny in their hands as demanded by the
constitution are bearing fruits already. Our constitution guarantees all
Nigerians their fundamental human rights, including freedom of association and
the right to hold political views. “The decision to move in to African
Democratic Congress therefore, is an appreciation of the progressive essence of
the party and its untainted existence on the terrain of our nation’s politics.
“While I on behalf of the leadership and the over three million members of the
CNM congratulate ADC as the vehicle for national reinvention, I urge us to let
us know that the task ahead is an arduous one that needs further strengthening
of the forces of change. What I am saying is that we should be open to new
engagements and alliances being forged and crystallizing across the country.”
Oyinlola, who was also a former Osun state governor stressed further that, “We
should remain committed to the use of the tools of democracy to recreate a
·Nigeria that will truly serve all, irrespective of religion, tribe or socio
‘economic status. “We have said it before and we are stating it here again that
the current state of despair and despondency in our dear country is an ill
wind. “It is foreboding and can only lead to a conflagration. Between January
‘when CNM was formed and now, can we say that the story of Nigeria has changed
for the better? Have things not worsened at all levels? “Indeed, every one of
us who has been in power before at whatever level may have a share of the blame
for the state of the nation. That fact, however, will not disqualify us from
being part of, and indeed, stand at the vanguard of finding a lasting solution
to this problem. “Indeed, those who have seen it all but with the right
perspective are better placed to bring in knowledgeable young men and women to
come and reinvent the country for the challenges of the future. “ADC and other
like- minded political parties should join other patriots in democratically
building and enthroning a new set of youthful, knowledgeable and goal- oriented
leadership for this country. "We believe, therefore, that through right
engagements and fundamental reordering of the affairs of our nation, our
country will be out of the woods. Nigerians are a very resilient people. They
are great optimists. “They have invested so much trust and hope in our
democratic infrastructure with very miserable returns, so far. As I stated
during the launch of the CNM our country must not continue to be condemned to a
four yearly ritual of voting without results. “To get positive results,
therefore, we must get right the choice of leadership. But the apple does not
fall far from its tree. Only credible, positive platforms can produce positive
results. A tree conceived and nurtured in lies can only bear imaginary fruits.
Every government has ideas and programmes – most times packaged in flowery
prose. “The deficit in leadership is noticed at the point of implementation of
the ideas and policies. ADC from its well enunciated policies and Programmes is
well placed to make democracy work for the people. “ADC is properly placed to
join other patriots in moving Nigerians in all the wards, the 774 local governments
and the 36 states to join hands to make our country truly great. Distinguished
ladies and gentlemen, we have a job to do. “The destiny of Nigeria is not to
remain forever in crisis and in the doldrums. As the CNM takes this momentous
step of coalescing into ADC as a vital step in building a national consensus to
reconstruct the country, we assure all Nigerians with there support. “And the
understanding of like minded persons and organizations across the country,
Nigeria will be rescued. God willing the elections of 2018 and 2019 will be
used to cure the curse and afflictions of failed leadership and perpetual
underdevelopment.” In his remarks, the founding national chairman of African
Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Ralphs Nwosu described the fusion as the dawn
of great Nigeria project; Leading with the right ethical Compass. Chief Nwosu
said, “Nation building could be a very daunting exercise. But with good and
committed leaders, the journey could be much easier. I invite all Nigerians to
have very deep reflection concerning our Nation Nigeria, and its100 years of
Nationhood.” According to him, “Today our great country with 200 million populations
is in a dysfunctional state. Our biggest resources in human capacity and
diversity seem to be weighing us down and tearing us apart. “However, I do not
want to dwell on our failings. I want to assure you all that we the African
Democratic Congress ADC working with Coalition or (Nigeria Movement CNM), and
many strategic coalition partners, involving a Rainbow coalition of Political
parties, civil societies, labor and trade. Unions, and well-meaning eminent
Nigerians are determined to reframe the narratives about Nigeria. “We have
worked tirelessly to put this coalition together. Many important stakeholders
helped to guide our party. I wish to specially mention President Oluscgun
Obasanjo for his tireless support. His words: “I am not perfect, but 1 enjoin
you to join me in having deep passion and unshakable commitment for Nigeria”.
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