Date Published: 10/29/09

A meeting of the National Democratic Initiative held at Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Abuja on Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Communiqué

About 80 political leaders drawn from across the country under the leadership of the leadership of the NDI met at …. in Abuja, on this day Wednesday the 28 th of October, 2009 to discussed the political future of this country. The meeting discussed several issues, including the economy, security, infrastructure, education, electoral process, judiciary, and the problems of corruption and a host of social ills. The atmosphere under which these discussions held was friendly and fraternal. The deliberations were constructive and for the most times animated and very focused. The following resolutions were adopted at the end of the meeting:

1.      The meeting reaffirmed its faith in the Federal Republic of Nigeria; its indivisibility, and a multi party plural democracy.

2.      The meeting noted the deplorable condition of the country, which threatens the viability of the Nigerian state.

3.      The meeting consequently resolved to work together to salvage the nation from probable collapse.

4.      The meeting agreed to establish the National Democratic Movement to co-ordinate the collective efforts of its members in this broad based patriotic democratic movement.

5.      The meeting created two committees to undertake contact and mobilization and develop strategy and program in pursuit of the objectives of the NDM

6.      The meeting further agreed to work together with all groups in the country with similar aims and objectives, like the Mega Party Movement, with a view to harmonizing their positions.

7.      The meeting called on all patriots and political organizations and groups with similar objectives to join hands with NDM in this task of national renewal.

8.      The meeting resolved that the NDM shall work diligently to restore our core values and ensure high standards and criteria for leadership.