A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi has urgent political actors, stakeholders, academia, civil society, the media, and political parties to contribute to the sustainability of Nigeria’s democracy.
He said this during the unveiling of a National Opposition Movement in Abuja.
Showunmi said the movement will embark on advocacy to educate the people on how democracy and electoral outcomes affect them.
He however said the coalition would not evolve into a political party but would serve as a civic platform.
The PDP national chairmanship Aspirant announced a timetable for zonal town hall meetings starting in December 2024 to engage with citizens and mobilise grassroots support.
These meetings will take place across six geopolitical zones, beginning in North Central and concluding in South West by February 2025.
He said: “The reason for the birth of this movement is the need to rescue our nation and democracy from the danger we see on the horizon.
“Far from looking to evolve into a political party, we seek to engage Nigerians and offer guidance on the issues of opposition. We will embark on advocacy to educate the people on how democracy and electoral outcomes affect them.”