The group maintained that the time had come for opposition leaders to place the country’s future above individual political aspirations. Nnenna Ukeje; former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba; Dr. Akilu Indabawa; former House of Representatives member, Hon. Annie Ekeh; Prof. Anthony Kila; Dr. Awalu Anwar; Dr. Emeka Ejikonye; Dr. Ibrahim Moddibo; Dr. Ladan Salihu, among others. The signatories therefore urged opposition leaders to begin immediate negotiations aimed at building “a common purpose, a common programme, a common strategy and a common resolve to save Nigeria.” Nigeria cannot be rescued by opposition leaders who march separately toward the same defeat.