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By Lawrence Agbo
A member of the Rivers Elders Forum, Chief Asukewe Ikoawaji, has thrown his support behind ongoing efforts by opposition parties to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 polls, describing the move as a national rescue mission rather than a political power struggle.
Speaking in an interview on ARISE News, Ikoawaji said concerns that the alliance is driven by personal ambition are misplaced, insisting that the objective is to address Nigeria’s governance challenges.
“It’s not an ambition issue… it is a rescue mission to rescue Nigeria,” he said.
He explained that while political ambition is a normal part of democracy, the current situation in the country requires leaders to prioritise national interest over individual goals.
According to him, the coalition is focused on improving governance and restoring better living conditions for citizens rather than advancing personal political careers.
“We are not talking about individual as a person; we are talking about Nigerians,” he added.
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Ikoawaji stressed that public office exists to serve the people and that citizens have the right to demand accountability when leaders fail to deliver on their promises.
“The essence of being in governance… is to serve your people,” he said, noting that “when you cannot deliver… the people has a right to make a change.”
He further disclosed that consultations are ongoing among opposition stakeholders to ensure unity and prevent internal divisions ahead of the elections.
“Let everybody drop his ambition and let us come together… we have done it before, we can still do it again,” he said.
Describing the initiative as a broader national project, Ikoawaji urged Nigerians to support the coalition, saying it represents a peaceful effort to restore effective governance.
“Everybody should see it as a project Nigeria,” he added, describing the movement as a “welcome development” for national recovery.
