Ahead of the general elections, a group, the Coalition for Change, has unfolded plans to raise one million volunteers in each state to mobilise support for the All Progressives Congress (APC).
At its inauguration held at the APC campaign office, Victoria Island, the group said that Nigerians cannot stand another four years of the Jonathan Administration.
While appreciating the various volunteers for their overwhelming support for its presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, and his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the coalition said it campaign focus will be in line with the objectives of the campaign organisation.
Addressing the volunteers, APC chieftain Dr. Tunde Ayeye said they would engage door to door mobilisation, preaching the message of change to the people.
He said God has given to Nigeria two people, Buhari and Osinbajo, who are men of integrity. He said they posses’ leadership qualities, adding that they have the genuine desire to serve.
Ayeye said the ticket signifies hope in the midst of despair, urging volunteers to convince the people to vote APC.
He said: “I am certain that there is hope for Nigeria with the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket. A lot of people despite the desoaur in the land have committed their time and are determined to be the desired change.
“We want to ensure citizens rights and responsibilities are fulfilled. We will do everything within the ambit of the law to ensure that.
“We are members of the same team and working for the same purpose. We found out that a lot of individuals and groups have shown interest and believe that the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket is the best option for our country today.
He added: “They are ready and willing to commit their time and money to ensure that it becomes a reality. At the moment, different individuals and groups are doing different things towards the same purpose and so, we decided to form a coalition to harmonise each group’s strength and sphere of influence by ensuring that we preach the same message and there is coordination.
“We want to ensure consistency and strategy in the delivery of our objectives, which is we must ensure change come February 14. That change is going to come through the power of the ballot box. Everyman is equal on February 14. The Election Day is one day that all fingers are equal and we are the ones to ensure that the change happens.
“The time is short but with the kind of spirit, willingness and commitment that we see, I am confident that the time we have is probably too much.
“The campaign office decided to create a hunt called the C4C to ensure that every individual or group volunteers take their root from the coalition. The coalition is just an umbreka body that will galvanise and bring everybody together for the singular purpose.
