Eminent leaders of thought and leading political activists under the aegis
of the Nigeria Consensus Group otherwise known as Project Nigeria Movement
are set to interface with the two leading presidential candidates in the
2015 elections; Dr Good luck Jonathan and General Muhammadu Buhari on
their plans for the political restructuring of Nigeria
Addressing the press in Lagos on Wednesday, Olawale Okunniyi; spokesperson
of the coalition of eminent persons and activists said the initiative to
properly scrutinize the candidates has suddenly become imperative for the
movement to affirm its alignment and wield its influence based on
principles and strong conviction that the aspirants will be resolutely
committed to democratic federalism
“Since the extension of the 2015 elections, our leadership has come under
intense pressure from both associates and key players in the ongoing
electoral process to take a stand and tilt its influence one way or the
other
This has triggered a series of informal consultations expected to dovetail
into a major national agenda setting parley initially slated to hold on
3rd of March but now rescheduled to hold in the second week of March for
strategic reasons ”
The group also informed that its initial consultations have already
observed the possibility of a nation wide imbroglio in the aftermath of
the 2015 elections, which, according to the body, can only be nipped by a
“credible Coalition Government of National Unity formed basically to
initiate an elected Constituent Assembly for the restructuring of Nigeria
along the lines of democratic federalism for constitutional democracy and
popular governance to thrive in Nigeria”
Okunniyi, however expressed hope that both Dr. Goodluck Jonathan and
General Mohammadu Buhari will be available, cooperative and submit
themselves to the impartial scrutiny of these leaders of thought and
leading political activists in the country to enable the body make popular
intervention on the 2015 elections
“Already penciled down by the secretariat of the movement for crucial
roles and support to the leader of Project Nigeria, Prof Ben Nwabueze in
this historic engagement are; Chief Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, Dr Kunle Olajide,
Chief Mike Ozekwome, SAN, Alhaji Shettimah Yerima, Mrs Ayo Obe, Mallam
Naseer Kura, Malam Tanko Yinusa among fifteen others” the body hinted