Current challenges being faced by the country have been traced to injustice of the leaders. This view was expressed by the Executive Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria Southwest, Archbishop Magnus Atilade at the Citinet September 11 Global Peace Interactive Forum in Lagos. The forum was held in remembrance of Nigerians that lost their lives in September 11 episode in the United State
He said the present insecurity has political undertone, noting that the northerners feel that they have been cheated out of power for too long. He added, "let a northerner take over power today, Boko Haram will cease to terrorise the country".
He, therefore, advised President Goodluck Jonathan to resist the urge to re-contest in 2015 for peace to reign in the country.
The Chief Executive Officer of Us Africa Forum spoke about embracing global peace through global trade where the real challenge of leadership is 'to win a race without a finish' GPGT's goal is to create a win-win solution that will also help fight terrorism.
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Contributing, the Co-ordinator of Citinet, Mr Ola Akintonwa, said the country needs prayers now more than ever before so that the leaders can achieve their best for the people. He particularly prayed for the successful hosting of the Southwest Independence Dinner, lecture and award, coming up in Lagos on October 1. Expected guests include Southwest governors, CAN Southwest Chairman, Archbishop Atilade, Prof. Wole Soyinka, Alhaji Abubakar Ismaila, Chairman Alade Market Bureau De Change, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Tabernacle Parish, Ikorodu road Onipanu, Hon M.A. Osun , Globacom, SEPLAT Petroleum Dev Company Ltd.
