Abia Sate Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has said that the philosophy of the G5 governors, led by Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, is beyond the 2023 general election.

Speaking at the Government House Lodge in Aba, the state capital, he noted that the agitation for inclusiveness by the five PDP governors was not only for the sake of 2023, but, to ensure fairness and mutual trust in the country.

Ikpeazu said the Integrity Group’s agitation is about integrity, which is lacking in the current political system.

The governor noted that a united Nigeria would be realized if there is political, economic and social harmony, said “there is an issue, issue of integrity, issue of keeping promises, issue of making sure that if we say after me, it’s you and when that time comes it happens”.

He added: “It will stabilise us as a country, engender social mobilisation sufficient to tackle our security problems, tackle the economic problems, and tackle other problems that confront us in this country.

“Social mobilization is the most critical ingredient today beyond anything, inclusiveness, integrity, mutual respect and trust.

“G-5 speaks to a new paradigm. It is beyond 2023, it speaks about a new paradigm. In 2027, I will still want a system that will include everybody irrespective of what the outcome of the 2023 elections may be.

“We are saying, we want a strong North that respects the South, just as we want a strong South that has respect for the North. That way, our full capacities can be deployed to solve our problems.”