As the year 2025 draws to a close, Nigeria stands at the threshold of a new beginning—one we fervently hope will usher in the long-awaited era of national renewal and socio-economic transformation. In the life of every nation, moments of profound challenge demand clarity of purpose, courage, and decisive action. For Nigeria, that moment is now.
Many have argued that Nigeria is independent only in name. Today, we must begin a new struggle—the struggle for true independence founded on self-determination, human dignity, equality, and national reunification. We must reclaim our nation from a narrow group of opportunists who have captured the corridors of power and return it to its rightful owners: the Nigerian people.
Most painful is that many who once benefited from democracy have become accessories to a stolen mandate, openly celebrating electoral injustice while sabotaging democratic institutions through coercion, manipulation, and political gangsterism, particularly against opposition voices. Let it be clearly stated: we will defend our democracy. Any attempt to subvert the will of the people in 2027 will be firmly resisted through all lawful and legitimate means.
Nigeria’s crisis has been deepened by weak national institutions, especially the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). We therefore demand urgent and comprehensive electoral reforms. Electoral integrity is the foundation of national transformation. Nigeria is too important too significant to Africa and the world to remain a failing state.
Rethinking Nigeria: The Imperative of Unity
Nigeria is in distress. Our democracy is under threat. Our people are in anguish. Across every index of good governance accountability, political stability, rule of law, anti-corruption, and effectiveness of government, Nigeria records disturbing deficits. Over 130 million Nigerians now live in multidimensional poverty; more than 80 million youths remain unemployed. Yet, I remain unshakably optimistic: a New Nigeria is possible.
Our greatest obstacle is not a lack of potential, but rather the absence of unity created by corrupt and ineffective leadership. Through years of study, global exposure, and engagement with world leaders, I have come to understand that national unity and leadership quality significantly influence the destiny of nations.
From Rwanda to Indonesia, from Singapore to South Korea, nations have risen because leaders chose unity over division, competence over convenience, service over self-interest. Nigeria’s tragedy is not poverty—it is betrayal.
We are not poor; we are looted into poverty. We are not broken; we are sabotaged.
The average Nigerian is hardworking and capable, but the system rewards mediocrity, recycles failure, and punishes merit. Nigeria is not collapsing under the weight of its people—it is suffocating under the greed and impunity of leadership.
The Choice Before Us
This is not a season for silence or despair. It is a season for unity, courage, and collective action. Nigerians deserve a government that governs with empathy, honesty, and competence—not one sustained by division, propaganda, and fear.
Democracy still offers us a chance. 2027 must be the year Nigerians reclaim their future.
The Declaration
After extensive consultations and reflection, and having been part of the coalition from its inception, I now formally call on my political leaders, associates, supporters, the Obidient Movement, and opposition forces across the country to join this broad national coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark.
This decision is guided solely by patriotism and national interest.
History may forgive mistakes, but it will not forgive silence in moments of national peril.
Together, let us move forward with courage, unity, and resolve.
A new, united, productive, and inclusive Nigeria is possible.
God bless you all.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
