Chidi Samuel || Olagunsoye Oyinlola, coordinator of Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM), and Mr. Donald Duke, the former governor of Cross River State on Wednesday at the formal launch of the movement in Abuja, said the group were out to salvage and redeem the country from bad governance.
They both agreed that the movement has to hit the ground running.
In his opening address to members of the movement, Oyinlola said: “there is need to run fast and ensure that the movement is carried to the nooks and crannies” of the country.
“The aims and objectives of the coalition make it mandatory for us to hit the ground running. Time is not on our side; if we are going to effect the aims of the coalition, we must run fast,” he said.
According to him, this would help in achieving the common goal of giving the leadership of the country to “knowledgeable and vibrant young men”.
“We are trying to be like guardian angels; it is you that must decide who is to do what and at what level. That is why we are having this meeting today and putting it back to you,” he said.
On his part, Donald Duke, former governor of Cross River state, said there is no political party in the country but platforms, making people crisscross from one platform to the other.
Mr. Duke said the coalition’s anger is directed more at the incumbent than any other political force in the country.
“In fact, we’re here to express our frustration. We’re all frustrated people,” the former governor added.
“What they are doing is seeking office not implementing a thought. But we also aware that a new generation is at vanguard of taking over and why our own generation is stepping back as Governor Oyinlola said,” he said.
“The new vanguard will lead but we step back and perhaps guide and share our experiences which may serve as guide to the new generation ”