On 25th January 2023, also in Akure Ondo state Southwest Nigeria, Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development Advocacy Council (Council of the Wise) joined the Regional Consultative Forum themed: Nigeria and the Challenges of National Unity Beyond 2023 General Elections.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedokun Omoniyi Abolarin, the Oragun of Oke Ila Osun state led the conversation supported by Prof Remi Sonaiya, Presidential candidate of KOWA party in the 2015 general elections, and Amb Sani Bala, Executive Director of Savannah Centre.
Speeches were presented by notable individuals with Chief Ezenwa Nwagwu, Convener Say No Campaign – Nigeria as lead speaker; Dr. Adetunji Ogunyemi Associate Professor of Economic History, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun State; Barr. Jumoke Ogunjebi Chairperson FIDA Ondo State and Obatola Jonathan, Founder/Executive Director, Pacesetters.
The event highlighted the challenges of national unity and possible ways to attain peace in 2023 general elections.
