The Coalition for Nigeria Movement (CNM), the political group founded by former president Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday announced its fusion into the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Announcing the fusion at a press conference in Abuja, Co-convener of the CNM and former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola explained that with the development, the CNM ceases to exist, having formally collapsed into a political party.

“As we stated in January during the launch of the CNM, we are taking on this task not minding the inconveniences and other expected and unexpected consequences of our efforts at reinventing the country.

“We admit that structural inadequacies and failure of leadership have robbed our country of greatness. We also note that a future of greatness for Nigeria will only be birthed  by a new generation of youthful leaders with fresh ideas and knowledge of what it takes to govern a 21st century nation.

“This gathering here today is a proof that the modest efforts at waking up the vast majority of our people to for once, take their destiny in their hands as demanded by the constitution are bearing fruits already.

“Our constitution guarantees all Nigerians their fundamental human rights, including freedom of association and the right to hold political views.

“The decision to move in to the African Democratic Congress therefore, is an appreciation of the progressive essence of the party and its untainted existence on the terrain of our national politics.

“While I, on behalf of the leadership and the over three million members of the CNM congratulate ADC as the vehicle for national reinvention, I urge us to let us know that the task ahead is an arduous one that needs further strengthening of the forces of change.

“What I am saying is that we need to be open to new engagements and alliances being forged and crystallized across the country,” Oyinlola said.

In his remarks, the founding National Chairman of the ADC, Chief Ralph Nwosu described the fusion as the dawn of a great Nigeria project that would lead with the right ethical compass.

“I want to assure you all that we the African Democratic Congress, ADC working with Coalition for Nigeria Movement  and many strategic coalition partners, involving a rainbow coalition of political parties, civil societies, labour and trade unions and well –meaning eminent Nigerians are determined to reframe the narratives about Nigeria,” Nwosu added.