As the 2019 general elections draws closer, some prominent Nigerians dissatisfied with the present administration and the opposition parties have come together to form a political platform called National Intervention Movement (NIM) which they described as “a third force political reality to provide a credible alternative platform for ideal and acceptable political leadership and governance in Nigeria.”
The ‘Third Force’ says it seeks to entrench a new political order and leadership for the country that is transformative and visionary. With the elections just about one year away, NIM is gaining popularity and acceptance among several Nigerians including several leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Prominent members of the group includes former Cross River State Governor, Donald Duke; former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Charles Soludo, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), and, former Presidential aspirant Prof. Pat Utomi.
Former Education Minister, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili, is also a member of the group, which also has former Information Minister, Frank Nweke Jnr, former Kaduna Military Administrator, Col. Abubakar Umar (rtd.), Ms. Ayo Obe, Rabiu Ishyaku Rabiu, and former Presidential Adviser, Akin Osuntokun, among several others.
According to the conveners, the idea of a “Third Force” became necessary in order to provide a viable alternative to the PDP and the APC. It enjoys huge support amongst dozens of members of the National Assembly, including its leadership. Also, some very influential former heads of state as well as key politicians and king makers have keyed into the idea.
Olukayode Salako, Head of New Media and Networking, NIM National Secretariat, described the movement as “a political platform purely owned by the mass movement of the people of Nigeria. It does not have founding fathers, owners and money bags investors.
“Every member Nigerian will contribute his token and widows might to fund and grow it and also fundamentally run it for the purpose of access to equal and unbiased opportunities to contest or run for elective offices in Nigeria under ideal democratic rules, tenets and ideals.
“It is not a political party per se, but a mass movement of ideologically compatible and patriotic Nigerians to move against the frustrating governing order status quo and operate as one force major entity under a political mission and agenda to always ensure the entrenchement of a new and ideal leadership order in Nigeria.
“NIM will work with other splinter political, civil society and professional groups of interest in Nigeria to negotiate for power and elective offices for its members; support them to contest and help to install acceptable governments in every part of Nigeria.
See a comprehensive of members of NIM below:
NIM PROVISIONAL TASKS TEAMS & STEERING COMMITTEES MEMBERSHIP LIST.
A. STEERING TEAM
- Olisa Agbakoba
- Rabiu Ishyaku Rabiu
- Pat Utomi
- AbdulJhalil Tafawa Balewa
- Donald Duke
- Ghada Abubakar
- Kemi Jorge-Oyewusi
- Aisha Aliyu
- Frank Nweke Jnr
- Jibrin Ibrahim
- Isa Aremu
- Emeka Okengwu
- Olubunmi Usim Wilson
- Hauwa Shekarawu
- Eugene Enahoro
- Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye
- Mary Manzo
- Oby Ezekwesili
- Bisola Clark
- Ikpe Obong – Labour
- Peter Balogun – Labour
- TUC
- PLWDs
- Wale Ajani – Youths
25.Naseer Kura
- Charity Shekari
- Olawale Okunniyi – DG
B. FINANCE TEAM
- Donald Duke
- Rabiu Ishyaku Rabiu
- Olisa Agbakoba
- Pat Utomi
- AbdulJhalil Tafawa Balewa
- Kemi Jorge-Oyewusi
- Abisola Clark
- Akin Osuntokun
- Adenike Sobajo
- SECRETARIAT
C. IDEOLOGY COMMISSION
- Jibrin Ibrahim
- Pat Utomi
- Eugene Enahoro
- Kemi Jorge-Adewusi
- Sam Amadi
- Bolanle Onagoruwa
- Isa Aremu
- Opeyemi Agbaje
- Femi Aborishade
- Odia Ofeimun
- Natasha Akpoti
D. POLITICAL COMMISSION
- Olisa Agbakoba
- Issa Aremu
- Emeka Okengwu
- Shittu Kabir
- Alistar Soyode
- Akin Osuntokun
- Dare Falade
- Adijat Oladapo
- Kassim Afegbua
- Folashade Grace Brent
- Ogbeni Lanre Banjo
- SECRETARIAT
E. CONTACTS & MOBILISATION TEAM
- Shehu Gabam
- Debe Odumegwu Ojukwu
- Kemi Jorge-Oyewusi
- Olubunmi Usim-Wilson
- Rachel Oniga
- Naseer Kura
- Aisha Aliyu
- Tony Uranta
- Wale Ajani
- Adenike Sobajo
- Adijat Oladapo
- Chigozie Ubani
- Shettima Yerima
- Seidu Ahmed TAL
- Foluke Daramola
- Bunmi Oriniowo
- Mojisola Olusoga
- SECRETARIAT
F. STUDENTS & YOUTHS’ CELLS TEAM
- Mary Manzo
- Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye
- Abbah Ejembi
- Ismail Olawale
- Wale Ajani
- Steve Aluko
- Japhet Odesanya
- Rachel Oniga
- Gbenga Ademujimi
- SECRETARIAT
G. REPORTS HARMONISATION
- Olawale Okunniyi
- Emeka Okengwu
- Naseer Kura
- Promise Adewusi
- Bolanle Onagoruwa
- Prof Anthony Kila
- Inn. C.
- Fatima Bako
H. STRATEGY & MARKETING TEAM
- Tony Uranta
- Inn. C.
- Victor Enahoro
- Opeyemi Agbaje
- John Ekwuyasi
- Rachel Oniga
- Dare Falade
- Saidu Ahmed TAL
- Kola Onadipe
- Anthony Kila
- Ejembi Abbah
- Emeka Okengwu
- Bunmi Oriniowo
- SECRETARIAT
I. LEGAL TEAM
- Olisa Agbakoba
- Femi Falana
- Mike Ozekhome
- Femi Aborishade
- Ayo Obe
- Supo Sasore
- Osagie Obayuana
- Jiti Ogunye
- Ebun Adegboruwa
- Supo Ojo
- Esther Uzoma
- Malachy Ugwumadu
- Ubani Oyenkashi
- Mohammed Fawehinmi
- Joe Nwokedi
- Natasha Akpoti
- Yomi Dada
SECRETARIAT
J. DIASPORA COMMISSION
- Baba Adam
- Bola Abimbola
- Moshood Aderibigbe
- Taiwo Akinola
- Lanre Ijaola
- Alistar Soyode
- Muyiwa Okunniyi
K. THE NATIONAL SECRETARIAT
Olawale Okunniyi, DG
Naseer Kura – (DDG) – Publicity
Promise Adewusi – Administration
Ronnie Dikko – Documentation
Chris Azor – Research
Abba Ejembi – Strategy
Khairat Animashaun-Ajiboye – Contacts
Kayode Salako – Social Media & Networking action.