Oyinlola Rally Point, As Obasanjo’s ‘Coalition For Nigeria’ Is Launched In Abuja

Former governor of Osun state, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, an associate of former President Olusegun Obasanjo is in the centre of the new political group that is set to take over the country’s political space.

Already, Oyinlola alongside onetime governor of Cross River state, Mr. Donald Duke has launched a group, christened Coalition for Nigeria (CN) at the Shehu Kusa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.

The group is believed to having the support of former president Obasanjo who had recommended it as the solution to the leadership crisis in Nigeria.

In a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari, Obasanjo had said neither the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) nor the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could give Nigeria the leadership it deserves.

“We need a Coalition for Nigeria, CN. Coalition to salvage and redeem our country.  You can count me with such a movement,” the elder statesman had said.

“Last time, we asked, prayed and worked for change and God granted our request.  This time, we must ask, pray and work for change with unity, security and progress. And God will again grant us. Of course, nothing should stop such a Movement from satisfying conditions for fielding candidates for elections.

“Coalition for Nigeria must have its headquarters in Abuja.”

TheCable reports however that, Obasanjo was not at the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday.

There are reports that Oyinlola, who is the coordinator of CN, is finalising plans to resign his appointment as the chairman of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

Buhari appointed Oyinlola last year.