A Bauchi-based political leader and loyalist of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Khamis Musa Darazo, has called on prominent Nigerian elder statesmen to support the President’s efforts to strengthen peace and stability across the country.
In a statement issued to journalists in Bauchi, Darazo appealed to respected national figures including Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, Olusegun Obasanjo, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar to lend their experience and influence to the administration’s peace-building agenda.
Darazo described the elder statesmen as “guardians of Nigeria’s history, unity, and statecraft,” noting that their counsel could play a vital role in guiding the nation through current challenges.
“At this defining moment in our nation’s journey, I call on TY Danjuma, Obasanjo, IBB, Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar to join hands with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Their wisdom and counsel are essential to ensuring lasting peace across Nigeria,” he said.
According to him, the Tinubu administration has placed strong emphasis on security and peace-building under its Renewed Hope Agenda.
However, he stressed that sustainable stability requires collective leadership that combines the experience of past national leaders with the vision of the current government.
“Each of these elder statesmen has played a pivotal role in preserving Nigeria’s unity at different times. Their collective voice carries moral authority and will strengthen public confidence in the government’s security initiatives,” Darazo added.
He further noted that achieving lasting peace in Nigeria requires collaboration, reconciliation and a shared commitment to national development.
Darazo therefore urged leaders across political and regional divides to put the country’s interests above personal or partisan considerations.
“Nigeria needs every hand on deck. Supporting President Tinubu’s peace agenda is supporting the nation. If our elders stand together, Nigeria will stand stronger,” he said.
