By Seyi Babalola
Arewa Indigenous Obedients Forum is seeking a broad-based collaboration to lay the groundwork for a better future for the country.
This is despite the fact that they have stated that Peter Obi would be Nigeria’s next president by God’s will in 2027. Engineer Alkassim Awwal, Coordinator of the Forum, told reporters in Kano that they have a clear vision to ensure Peter Obi’s presidential ambition in the 2027 elections.
The Forum said while they mourn as Nigerians are plunged into unprecedented hunger, poverty and uncertainty, they share the guilt of other citizens in contributing to where the country was led to.
“We listened as Peter Obi literally begged Nigerians to listen to his vision, yet we dismissed it as one of many political talks that we have heard in the past.
“We now read the clear handwriting on the wall. We recalled the ethos of truth and sincere pledges to revive Nigeria’s economy and revamp our innate patriotism,” the coordinator said .
He noted that while Nigerians lost their steps, deepening poverty and biting lack is ravaging communities across the country.
“But o people in government, ceremonies and purchase of new air planes still holds sway, painfully,” he noted.
Ahead of 2027 election, the Forum said it will mobilize support from across the North and beyond for the aspiration of Peter Obi whom it described as a seasoned politician with proven record of service and vision to lead the country.
Awwal said the emphasis is on unity, cooperation and collective action in support of the Forum’s candidate, whom he said embodies values of integrity, competence and inclusivity.
The forum also extended felicitations to the former Anambra State governor as he marks his 63rd birthday.
