2019: Duke, Ezekwesili, Agbakoba, Utomi in new alliance, to battle APC, PDP
dailypost.ng Jan 18, 2018 9:24 AM

Nigeria Intervention Movement (NIM), which has former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, Tafawa Balewa, and Prof. Pat Utomi, as members, has vowed to rescue Nigeria in 2019.

The group said it would be providing an alternative to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Former Education minister, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili is also a member of the group, including former Information minister, Frank Nweke Jnr, Col. Abubakar Umar (retd), Ayo Obe, Rabiu Ishyaku Rabiu, former presidential adviser, Akin Osuntokun.

A statement from the NIM secretariat in Abuja, yesterday, described the group as a pro-democracy movement and pressure group of like-minded Nigerians who are committed to changing the political order, which has failed to fashion a Nigeria that works for all.

“NIM is concerned that the political elite, since independence, and particularly, since the exit of the military from visible power in 1999, has proved that it is ill-equipped and unprepared for the challenge of transforming our nation from its under-developed status to one that is prosperous and can create a veritable environment for the realisation of its citizens’ potentials and well-being.

“It is clear that the political elite, as currently represented by the two dominant political parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC), among others, have failed Nigerians, for lack of clear Ideology and principle on how to run the country.

“Concerned that left to their schemes and antics, this class of entrenched leaders will lead Nigeria into a state of indescribable human misery, characterised by death, hunger, disease, illiteracy and manipulation.

“Therefore, the NIM, being unable to continue to stand aloof, has decided to create a third political force, a platform to mobilise all citizens of goodwill and conscience towards engendering a new political system and culture in Nigeria, capable of bringing about the desired opportunities for all to actualise their dreams and potentialities; a nation where no man or group is oppressed.”

The statement noted that to drive NIM’s vision are: Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (Co-Chair); Dr. Jhalil Tafawa Balewa (Co-Chair); Professor Pat Utomi (Deputy Chair); Rabiu Ishyaku Rabiu (Deputy Chair); Comrade Isah Aremu (Deputy Chair) and Chief Akin Osuntokun (Deputy Chair).

Other officers include Hajia Aisha Aliyu (Women Leader), Mr Dayo Israel (Youth Leader), Dr Osagie Obayuwana (Legal Adviser), Hajia Shetu Alfa Ibrahim (Treasurer), Mallam Naseer Kura (Publicity Secretary), Col. Abubakar Umar Dangiwa (Ex -Officio), Dr Oby Ezekwesili (Ex -Officio) and Mrs Ayo Obe (Ex-Officio), Sir Olawale Okunniyi (National Secretary/Director General).

Chairmen of standing committees are: Mr Donald Duke (Finance Committee); Prof Jibrin Ibrahim (Ideology Commission); Comrade Najeem Usman (Political Commission); Mallam Tanko Yinusa (Mobilisation); Mr Wale Ajani (Students & Youth); Mr Taiwo Akinola (Diaspora Commission); Mr Tony Uranta (Strategy & Engagement) and Mallam Shittu Kabir (Contact/Logistics).

Therefore, the NIM, being unable to continue to stand aloof, has decided to create a third political force, a platform to mobilise all citizens of goodwill and conscience towards engendering a new political system and culture in Nigeria, capable of bringing about the desired opportunities for all to actualise their dreams and potentialities; a nation where no man or group is oppressed.”

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Former Education minister, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili is also a member of the group, including former Information minister, Frank Nweke Jnr, Col. Abubakar Umar (retd), Ayo Obe, Rabiu Ishyaku Rabiu, former presidential adviser, Akin Osuntokun.

Is it the third force, election no be by RED card movement on social media.

PDP and APC still hold the ace in 2018 election cos they have the cash and grassroots structures across the country to reach millions of voters who don't have access to social media.

Oby Ezekwesilly can't even win her ward

Comedians!

NgeneUkwenu:
Comedians!

How

NgeneUkwenu:
Comedians!

Ugly Aso rock runs woman

I've never actually voted before, but if Duke comes out, Me, I'll personally vote for him. A man with a vision, that's woho we need in this country. Not all these recycled brainless rogues.

How it's wish a newer generation of politicians different from the APC & PDP can be given an opportunity in governance too.

NgeneUkwenu:
Comedians!

For once I agree with you.

NgeneUkwenu:
Comedians!

See this man

I am tired of both APC and PDP

This is good anybody that can get those political parties out of power is highly welcomed.

NgeneUkwenu:


Mynd44 rule 2

Shut up

These are bright minds that should be given a chance. devoid of greed but self interest to the service to humanity.

And that's how they'll divide the south and the North will return buhari...

Mrnakeina:
And that's how they'll divide the south and the North will return buhari...

You're one intelligent chap.. That's why we need to fight this group to a halt.

They are covertly working for APC

NgeneUkwenu:
Comedians!

lol check this link https://www.nairaland.com/4293506/poll-buhari-atiku-donald-duke

Waste of time and energy

dunkem21:


You're one intelligent chap.. That's why we need to fight this group to a halt.

They are covertly working for APC

u have a point tho....cos the north wont vote Donald duke. Wat of an Atiku/ donald duke ticket for pdp?

Bede2u:
u have a point tho....cos the north wont vote Donald duke. Wat of an Atiku/ donald duke ticket for pdp?

Perfect combo bro. I even prefer Donald Duke over Atiku but on the platform of PDP.

No newly formed party has the capacity or financial muscle to oust APC or challenge PDP.

Let us not allow Oby deceive us again.

A third force looks too technocratic

Paperwhite:
How it's wish a newer generation of politicians different from the APC & PDP can be given an opportunity in governance too.

so in your village all this expired thieves are newer generation