New Nigeria Group Advocates for Credible Leadership in Upcoming 2027 Elections
The New Nigeria Group, a prominent social-political and development organization, has announced its strategic repositioning to empower Nigerian citizens in electing credible leaders during the forthcoming 2027 National Assembly and presidential polls. To achieve this critical objective, the group is actively urging Nigerians to intensify their focus on the pedigree, competence, and character of individuals vying for political offices as the election year approaches.
Convener Sam Ohuabunwa Details the Group's Vision and Historical Context
Pharmacist Sam Ohuabunwa, the convener of the New Nigeria Group, elaborated on this initiative during a recent meeting with journalists in Abakaliki. He revealed that the group's foundation stems from a divine vision he received in 2009, which inspired him to author a book titled Nigeria at 50: Time for the Evolution of a New Nation. In this publication, Ohuabunwa extensively shared his insights on effective governance strategies to transform Nigeria into the prosperous nation that citizens aspire to see.
Ohuabunwa recounted distributing copies of his book liberally, including presenting three copies to former President Goodluck Jonathan on separate occasions. He humorously noted that during one interaction, Jonathan remarked, Mazi, you gave me this book before, to which Ohuabunwa responded, If I see you act towards what I wrote in this book, I would know you have read it, eliciting laughter from the former president.
Evolution from Vision to Action: The New Nigeria Group's Journey
In 2019, Ohuabunwa experienced a revelation that the ideas outlined in his book should not merely remain theoretical but require active participation from within the political system to bring them to fruition. Consequently, he began discussing the formation of the New Nigeria Group that same year, before it gradually gained popularity among Nigerians nationwide.
The group's primary ambition is to foster the development of a nation that operates efficiently for all its citizens, ideally ascending to first-world status. By emphasizing the selection of leaders with impeccable credentials and moral integrity, the New Nigeria Group aims to catalyze positive change and ensure that governance aligns with the collective aspirations of the Nigerian people.
As the 2027 elections draw nearer, the group's message resonates as a clarion call for heightened civic engagement and meticulous evaluation of political candidates, underscoring the pivotal role that informed electorates play in shaping the country's future trajectory.
