G5 speaking to a new paradigm of ‘mutual respect’ between North and South
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
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“We want a strong North that respects the South, just as we want a strong South that has respect for the North. That way, our full capacities can be deployed to solve our problems.”
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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G5 Governors are speaking to a new paradigm beyond the 2023 ballot that operates on the plank of mutual trust, fairness, and equity where neither the North nor the South would dominate the other.
Abia Governor Okezie Ikpeazu gave the clarification in Aba, saying the G5 led by Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike demands respect for and inclusiveness of all segments of society in the running of the affairs of Nigeria.
The G5, also known as the Integrity Group, is a faction of the PDP which does not support Atiku Abubakar’s ticket because he backs Iyorchia Ayu to remain as National Chairman against the party’s constitution.
Other members of the G5 are Governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), and Seyi Makinde (Oyo).
“There is an issue, issue of integrity, issue of keeping promises, issue of making sure that if we say after me, it’s you and when that time comes it happens,” Ikpeazu told Vanguard.
“It will stabilise us as a country, engender social mobilisation sufficient to tackle our security problems, tackle the economic problems, and tackle other problems that confront us in this country.”
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Social mobilisation
“Social mobilisation is the most critical ingredient today beyond anything, inclusiveness, integrity, mutual respect and trust,” Ikpeazu stressed, per Vanguard.
“G5 speaks to a new paradigm. It is beyond 2023, it speaks about a new paradigm. In 2027, I will still want a system that will include everybody irrespective of what the outcome of the 2023 elections may be.
“We are saying, we want a strong North that respects the South, just as we want a strong South that has respect for the North. That way, our full capacities can be deployed to solve our problems.”