In a historic move, The Patriots, a group of eminent Nigerians led by Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has inaugurated Zonal Advocacy Committees across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

This development aims to actualize a new People’s Constitution for Nigeria, devolving the Political Reform Advocacy to the six zones with members from each state and diverse groups.

The newly inaugurated zonal committees will engage and mobilize stakeholders and citizens across the country. The Advocacy Team, co-chaired by Senator Shehu Sanni, will reach out to various sectors for support towards a new democratic people’s Constitution.

This move follows The Patriots’ earlier visit to President Bola Tinubu in August, where they made a case for a legitimate federal constitution that benefits all Nigerians.

The Zonal Committee Members:

North Central:

- Barr Abubakar Ibrahim Azara
- Dr Olubunmi Usim-Wilson
- Dr Helen Adebakin
- Hajiya Amina Saleh Jambo
- Dr Mike Omeri
- Amb Muhammad Abdullahi Mabdul
- Chief Segun Olawoyin
- Prof Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jr.
- Gen Jon Temlong

North East:

- Dr Tafawa Balewa
- Dr. Umar Bindir
- Mallam Samaila Karagama
- Sen George Anthony Manzo
- Alh. Yakubu Musa Damagun
- Alhaji Salihu Lukman Abubakar
- Engr. Sa'ad Abdullahi

North West:

- Dr Ben Dikki
- Hon. Mark Jacobs
- Hon Charity Stephen Shekari
- Hon. Baffa Saleh Hadejia
- Prof Ibrahim Garba
- Mallam Hamisu Santuraki
- Rear Admiral Ferguson Bobbai

South-South:

- Barr. Affiong L. Affiong
- Prof Prosper Ayawei
- Obongawan Barbara Etim James
- Deacon Chris Iyovwaye
- Chief Paul Omoijiade
- Madam Anniko Briggs
- Chief Fafaa Dan-Princewill
- Barr. Ejiro Ofoye
- Mr Denzil Kentebe

South-East:

- Mr Madu Bright O. Alwell
- Mr Ikechukwu Amaechi
- Chief (Mrs) Ify Ezenwa
- Barr Joe Atuyi
- Mr Malizu Chwudum Paul
- Engr. Chike Igbokwe
- Dr Sam Amadi
- Barr Joe Nwokedi
- Hon Uche Onyeagocha
- Barr Monday Ubani
- Chief Loretta Aniagolu

South West:

- Prof Remi Sonaiya
- Dr Akin Fapohunda
- Dr. Sina Fagbenro-Byron
- Dr Yinka Olarinmoye
- Hon. Jellili Amusan
- Hon. Oke-Are Aina
- Mr Semiu Okanlawon
- Mr Habib Aruna
- Mogaji Gboyega Adejumo

These zonal committees have the power to co-opt additional members to achieve their objectives. The Kila-Sanni led committee is expected to submit its report in March 2025.

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