Nigeria Presidential seat is not for any tribe, ethnicity or Religion, it is right time to see Nigeria First
– ELFON
The emerging leaders of Nigeria ELFON has called on all Nigerians on the need to think of Nigeria first in everything, as the country stands an entity bigger than any religion or tribes.
Our heritage reporter online gathered this from the report other group press conference released earlier in the day, the document ready as follows
A NATIONAL PRESS CONFERENCE BY THE EMERGING LEADERS FORUM OF NIGERIA (ELFON)
TODAY, 2ND MARCH 2023 IN ABUJA.
Fellow Compatriots,
Gentlemen of the Press,
It is with deep sense of patriotism that we the Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria (ELFON) seized this opportunity to address Nigerians today.
It’s high time we all began to think Nigeria first irrespective of religious, tribal or ethnic sentiments.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) saddled with the responsibility of conducting elections in Nigeria has just concluded the Nigerian Presidential election and has also declared a winner. We urge Nigerians, especially Nigerian youths and emerging Leaders in the 774 local government areas of the federation not to allow any individual or group provoke their sensibilities into any unruly act as it concerns the just concluded Presidential election.
INEC is empowered by the Nigeria Constitution to be independent hence shouldn’t be influenced by any person or group of persons in any guise, be it protest, demonstration, etc as any of such act may ignite unrest in our Nation today.
We have keenly monitored events unfold. Actions and inactions from some quarters are such that could trigger ethnic or religious crisis which will do us no good as a Nation.
The Nigeria Presidential seat is for Nigeria and Nigerians, not for any particular tribe or religion. The earlier we embrace this truth, the better for all of us and our dear Nation.
INEC is an institution of government ran by humans and not spirits, hence abnormalities are inevitable. Anyone, political party or group that feels their right have been trampled upon or their mandate stolen in any guise should for the sake of Nigeria’s unity and peace approach the courts to seek redress.
Nigerian youths must refrain from being used by politicians to create crisis in pursuit of their selfish interests.
The burning of shops in some States of the federation for whatever reason is highly condemned and we urge security agencies to immediately investigate for justice to take its course.
No tribe or ethnicity should see the Nigeria Presidential seat as their birth right or ancestoral throne of heritage as it is for us all.
We urge Nigerians not to attach Religion or ethnicity to any pursuit which is supposed to be for the good and benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians in general.
If INEC has gotten it right, the got it right for all religion, ethnicity and tribe in Nigeria. If INEC got it wrong, it got it wrong to affect all religion, ethnicity and tribe in Nigeria. Therefore no tribe or religion or ethnic group should see the outcome as their win alone or loss alone.
We the Emerging Leaders of our dear Nation and the generality of Nigerian youths will be the greatest losers if the Nigerian project is truncated hence our resolve to reorient and caution Nigerians to always think Nigeria First. “It is not always about who is right, but who is left”
We should rather outline our demands and expectations from the new government and pursue such, which include but not limited to an enabling environment for the Nigerian youths to live their dreams and become part of the project.
To Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we Congratulate you on your emergence as Nigeria’s president -elect as we pray God to give you the wisdom and Grace to live up to the expectations of Nigerians and better our dear Nation Sir. As Emerging Leaders of our dear Nation, we wish to advise that you carry everyone along.
We salute the doggedness of our dear President Muhammadu Buhari who never compromised his integrity.
To all presidential candidates who weren’t declared winner, pursue your matters with every sense of patriotism if truly is about the good of Nigerians and for Nigerians. Let your pursuit not have ethnic or religious colouration because it will be resisted by us all if it does.
We equally thank the Nigerian Armed forces and all security agencies for their gallantry and never say die spirit in protecting lives and properties.
We thank Nigerians for being more patriotic this time.
God bless Emerging Leaders of Nigeria
God bless Nigerians
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Signed:
The Emerging Leaders Forum of Nigeria (ELFON) comprising the leaderships of:
1. Niger Delta Youth Parliament
2. Speaker, Oduduwa Youth Assembly
3. Senate President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS)
4. President, Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Assembly
5. Speaker, Nigerian Students Parliament
6. Speaker, Youth Assembly of Nigeria
7. President, Northern Youth Peace Ambassadors
