Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has hailed the recent meeting between Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, describing it as a crucial step towards national unity and effective governance.
Mohammed, after meeting with Obi in Bauchi, emphasised the need for collaboration beyond party, regional, and religious lines, stating that PDP governors support this collective effort to rescue and rebuild Nigeria.
Reacting, the National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said younger Nigerians were needed to chart a new path for the country.
Okwu, in a statement noted that Nigeria needs energetic and vibrant leaders who would think out of the box in order to restore the country’s fortunes.
He said those not above 65 years were the kind of leaders “the country needs at this moment when things don’t really seem to be getting better.
“Nigeria has faced a lot in the hands of leaders who may mean well for the country, but may not have the strength to drive home the vision they have for the nation. As we inch closer to the 2027 general election, younger Nigerians in the mould of Governor Bala Mohammed and Mr. Peter Obi are in good position to reposition the country.
“As the governor said in his speech, we urge them to close ranks, work together and chart a new course for Nigeria. The Nigerian youths are ready to work with anyone with a clear vision for the prosperity of the nation.
“Governor Mohammed, as the leader of the PDP Governors’ Forum, has been vocal on national issues, just like Mr Peter Obi. Such vibrant leaders are needed to navigate the country out of its present challenges.”
Okwu called on other younger political leaders to bury their selfish ambition by coming together to define the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
