Red Card Movement takes regional launch to the South West with a rally in Ibadan

Red Card Movement

RCM TAKES REGIONAL LAUNCH TO SOUTH WEST, HOLDS RALLY IN IBADAN

Following the huge success recorded at North East, North Central, North west, South South and South East, the Red Card Movement Nigeria (RCM) has advanced to South West as regional launch holds in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The movement which has taken its revolt against bad governance and abysmal leadership across the streets of Nigeria, in its well-coordinated campaign against leadership failure and bad governance continued its rally at Femak filling station, Ojoo, Moniya road on Saturday, 26th May 2018 at 10am prompt.

Just like she did in the previous launches, Dr. Ezekwesili reminded Nigerians of the crucial roles they have to play to make Nigeria the country of their dreams. The first step toward this is for them to register and collect their Permanent Voter Card (PVC). This should be followed by coming out on election dates and vote out bad leaders that have held Nigerians down through bad and incompetent governance styles.

Dr. Ezekwesili emphasizes that bad governance has led to the cyclical truncation of democracy in Nigeria, and where we have had democracy, it turned out to be a far cry from what true democracies represents. This has been the norm since the termination of the First Republic in 1966. As a result of these abnormalities, key institutions, systems, principles and ethos that underpin democratic practice has remained extremely problematic and largely underdeveloped. One of such key institutions are dynamic, strong, inclusive and accountable political parties that can articulate sound policy positions and inspire confidence that they – the political parties -are capable of governing effectively when voted in by the electorate.

According to her, Nigeria’s weak political structure has made it quite challenging producing credible, competent and capable leaders who have the interests of the nation at heart. One of the fundamental reasons is the fact that the party structures are filled with politicians with vested tribal, religious or regional interests rather than the interest of a vibrant and prosperous Nigeria.

It is to fill this important vacuum that the movement is stepping in to sensitise Nigerians on the need to vote out bad leaders by identifying political parties and politicians that have nothing to offer the country.

As the RCM advances to other part of the country, it will be reminding Nigerians on how to key into the movement’s objectives. They can do this by joining the #OfficeOfTheCitizen. The movement preaches that with the PVCs, citizens will be in the position to appoint credible leaders and representatives of choice based on merits.

The Office of the Citizen highlights the fundamental importance of the citizen in the democratic process as democracy thrives on active participation. RedCardToAPCAndPDP is anchored on the pedestal that neither of the two main political parties have the capacity to effect sustainable growth and development; while MyPVCMyRedCard is aimed at galvanising Nigerians who have not registered to do so and obtain their PVC – the only way they can vote out bad leaders.

Other aspects of the RCM campaign include: #CitizensLeadershipCriteriaTool: The #CitizensElectableNigeriansRoaster; Before The People: A Dialogue between Political Parties And Citizens; Citizens’ Manifesto;A New Social Contractaka “#NewNigeriaOfOurDream”andSummit of the Alternatives. These would dove tail into the third phase of activities which is Public Debates.

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