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Ahead of 2019, some top influencers in the North Central geo-political zone have concluded arrangements to float a new political party that will be dominated by the region.
New Telegraph learnt that the move to create another party was informed by some prominent politicians in the region who feel short-changed by the dominant parties in the present dispensation and have decided to chart a new course for their own people.
The new party, which started as a sociocultural organisation about five months ago, has since transformed into a political machine with the propagation of its ideology, mission statement and vision which are all geared towards the political emancipation of the people in the region.
Although the new party has undergone necessary clearance at the Corporate Affairs Commission and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), New Telegraphgathered that its promoters were still keeping the name of the party and those behind it under wraps.
Barring any last minute twists, the new party will be unveiled as soon as all registration formalities were concluded and its certificate handed over to its leaders.
A Founding Committee member of the party who spoke with journalists in anonymity said:
“We are looking at 2019 with the eyes of an eagle because we don’t want to be taken unawares or for granted any longer. For a long time, North Central has been treated like a “no man’s land”; but, henceforth, we will demonstrate that we are a people with strong socio-cultural ties and a common destiny.
It used to be an open battlefield for political actors who come from far and near to seek our support. But now,we want to build our own political vehicle and determine where we shall go in 2019.
We want to contribute our fair share to the political, economic and socio-cultural development of this country. We don’t want to rely on our past glory; we want to be able to determine our political future in Nigeria.' the source said.
New Telegraph also learnt that the new party had opened consultations with many prominent political leaders from the zone with a view to wooing them to join the group.
New Telegraph learnt that the move to create another party was informed by some prominent politicians in the region who feel short-changed by the dominant parties in the present dispensation and have decided to chart a new course for their own people.
The new party, which started as a sociocultural organisation about five months ago, has since transformed into a political machine with the propagation of its ideology, mission statement and vision which are all geared towards the political emancipation of the people in the region.
Although the new party has undergone necessary clearance at the Corporate Affairs Commission and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), New Telegraphgathered that its promoters were still keeping the name of the party and those behind it under wraps.
Barring any last minute twists, the new party will be unveiled as soon as all registration formalities were concluded and its certificate handed over to its leaders.
A Founding Committee member of the party who spoke with journalists in anonymity said:
“We are looking at 2019 with the eyes of an eagle because we don’t want to be taken unawares or for granted any longer. For a long time, North Central has been treated like a “no man’s land”; but, henceforth, we will demonstrate that we are a people with strong socio-cultural ties and a common destiny.
It used to be an open battlefield for political actors who come from far and near to seek our support. But now,we want to build our own political vehicle and determine where we shall go in 2019.
We want to contribute our fair share to the political, economic and socio-cultural development of this country. We don’t want to rely on our past glory; we want to be able to determine our political future in Nigeria.' the source said.
New Telegraph also learnt that the new party had opened consultations with many prominent political leaders from the zone with a view to wooing them to join the group.
