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Group Stages Protest in Abuja, Demands Better Leadership Ahead of 2027
Cyril Ogar
A group, Goodluckans Diaspora (GD), with members across the globe including North America, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, has said Nigerians deserve a better direction and a leadership that will bring people out of hardship and into a future of opportunity, stability and progress.
Addressing the media on Thursday in Abuja, the group’s global coordinator, Queen Moses Idris, described the group as a vehicle for an official movement for national renewal ahead of 2027 general election and to respectfully engage Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and urged him to consider contesting the 2027 presidential Election in Nigeria.
According to her, the initiative is driven by a shared belief in the need for leadership that restores peace, unites people across faiths and guides the nation out of hardship into hope.
He said, “Goodluckans Diaspora is a global network of Nigerians committed to advocating for national development, unity and democratic progress through civic engagement and collective action. The delegation is being organized as a constructive and respectful engagement centered on dialogue, national interest and collective progress. The Goodluckans Diaspora reaffirm that this delegation will be peaceful, respectful, lawful and well coordinated. Participants are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of conduct and represent the movement with dignity.
“It reflects a vision of a Nigeria where Christians and Muslims stand together in unity, where light overcomes darkness and where national identity rises above division. This vision is symbolically captured in the movement’s message of light and renewal, a reflection of leadership that inspires progress, stability and inclusion for all Nigerians.”
She added, “This is not a protest. This is a call for leadership. Nigerians across the world are ready to support a vision that restores hope, strengthens unity and moves the nation forward. Nigerians will welcome a leadership that restores national confidence, promotes unity across all regions and faiths, strengthens democratic institutions and most importantly supports economic growth and stability.
“That is why we are calling on former President Goodluck Jonathan to reflect on this moment in our nation’s history and consider stepping forward to lead once again by contesting in the 2027 presidential election. We count on his experience, commitment to democratic values and history of leadership as key reasons behind this appeal.”
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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