From Tuesday 15th July 2025

Welcome to the Patriots National Summit on the Future of Nigeria's Constitutional Democracy
Time: 9am - 6pm • Venue: Congress Hall, Transcorp Hilton, Abuja

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About the Summit

The National Summit on the Future of Nigeria's Constitutional Democracy is a hybrid event, accessible both in-person at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton and virtually via our digital platform, bringing together delegates to strengthen our democratic institutions and shape our nation's future.

Date & Time

From Tuesday 15th July 2025

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Venue

Congress Hall

Transcorp Hilton, Abuja

Participation Mode

Hybrid Event

In-Person & Virtual

Convening Committee

Chief Emeka Anyaoku
Chief Emeka Anyaoku, GCON CFR
Chairman, Patriots & Chairman, Convening Council
Hon (Sir) Olawale Okunniyi
Hon (Sir) Olawale Okunniyi
Secretary General of The Patriots & Secretary, Convening Council

Coordinating Committee

Sen. Otunba Gbenga Daniel
Sen. Otunba Gbenga Daniel
Co-Chairman, Coordinating Committee
HE Rt Hon Sen. Aminu Tambuwal
HE Rt Hon Sen. Aminu Tambuwal
Co-Chairman, Coordinating Committee
Obongawan Barbara James
Obonganwan Barbara James
Secretary of Coordinating Committee

Keynote Speakers

Alhaji Ibrahim Gambari
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari
Former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari GCON
Prof. Akin Oyebode
Prof. Akin Oyebode
The Pro-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti

Reflections by Former Presidents

Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR
Former President of Nigeria
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR
Former President of Nigeria

Confirmed Speakers

Mallam Nuhu Ribadu mni
Mallam Nuhu Ribadu mni
National Security Adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu

Political Reforms

Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN
Prof Mike Ozekhome, SAN
Nigerian constitutional lawyer, human rights advocate
Chief Cornelius Adebayo
Chief Cornelius Adebayo
Former Minister of Communications to President Obasanjo
Solomon Asemota, SAN
Barr. Solomon Asemota, SAN
Founding member, Patriots
Senator (Dr) Femi Okuronmu
Senator (Dr) Femi Okuronmu
Former Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Dr Otive Igbuzor
Dr Otive Igbuzor
Chief of Staff to the Deputy President of the Senate of the federal Republic of Nigeria
Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN
Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN
Former President, Nigerian Bar Association
Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed
Dr Hakeem Baba Ahmed
Former Political Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Electoral Reforms

Prof Jibrin Ibrahim
Prof Jibrin Ibrahim
Former Director of Centre for Democracy & Development
Dr Usman Bugaje
Dr Usman Bugaje
Prominent chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum
Comrade Ene Obi
Comrade Ene Obi
Action Aid Nigeria Country Director
Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa
Hon Abike Dabiri Erewa
Former, Chairman of the House Committee on Media & Publicity

Discussants

Prof Chidi Odinkalu
Prof Chidi Odinkalu
Human rights activist
Mr Auwal Rafsanjani Musa
Mr Auwal Rafsanjani Musa
Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre. Chairman, Board of Amnesty International, Nigeria.
Hajia Rammatu Musa
Hajia Rammatu Musa
Hajia Rammatu Musa
DR. Tafawa Balawa
Jonathan Aremu
Prof. Jonathan Aremu
Professor of International Economic Relations

Special Guests

Aisha Babangida
Dr. Aisha Babangida
Chairperson of the Better Life Program for the African Rural Woman
Ambassador Godknows Igali
Ambassador Godknows Igali
President, Pan Niger Delta Forum
Prof Ango Abdullahi
Prof Ango Abdullahi
Chairman of the Northern Elders Forum, and former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University.
Mamman Osuman
Mamman Osuman
Chairman Arewa Consultative Forum
General Ike Nwachukwu
General Ike Nwachukwu
Former Foreign Minister of Nigeria
Dr Bitrus Pogu
Dr Bitrus Pogu
National President - Middle-Belt Forum (MBF)
Maryam Inna Ciroma
Hajia Maryam Inna Ciroma, CON
Former Nigerian Minister of Women Affairs
Obong Victor Attah
Obong Victor Attah
Former Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Comrade Joe Ajaero
Comrade Joe Ajaero
NLC President

Delegations

Invited Groups & Organizations

AfenifereAfenifere
Arewa Consultative ForumArewa Consultative Forum
Northern Elders ForumNorthern Elders Forum
OhanezeOhaneze
PandefPandef
NLCNigeria Labour Congress
TUCTrade Union Congress of Nigeria
WomanifestoWomanifesto
National Council of Women SocietyNational Council of Women Society
NANSNational Association of Nigerian Students
National Youth CouncilNational Youth Council
National Council of Persons with DisabilityNational Council of Persons with Disability

Latest News & Updates

Stay informed about the latest developments, announcements, and updates regarding the National Constitutional Summit on the Future of Nigeria's Democracy.

Featured News

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Emeka Anyaoku-Led Group Plans Emergency National Summit With Obasanjo, Jonathan, Soyinka

A group of eminent Nigerians, led by former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, is organising an emergency National Constitutional Summit to address the country's security and constitutional challenges. The summit will take place from July 15 to 17, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.

Recent Updates

Anyaoku-led Patriots Hold Constitutional Summit July 15

Concerned by the security state of Nigeria, eminent leaders of thought, under the aegis of The Patriots, have slated July 15, 2025, to convene an emergency National Constitutional Summit. The event will be chaired by Anyaoku and supported by key eminent leaders from the six geo-political zones of Nigeria.

The Patriots' Constitutional Summit: 700 delegates to brainstorm on way forward for Nigeria

The historic summit will bring together 700 delegates including state governors, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations, and ethnic nationality movements to discuss and propose solutions to Nigeria's pressing constitutional challenges.

Summit Experience

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LIVE Sessions

Experts will take the stage and present their knowledge, experiences, and strategies.

Live Audience

Networking

Connect with like-minded leaders and build lasting partnerships for democratic progress.

VIP Reception

Workshops

Interactive sessions on constitutional reform, governance, and democratic best practices.

Interactive Sessions

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National Summit on the Future of

Nigeria's Constitutional Democracy

The premier platform for constitutional discourse and democratic advancement in Nigeria.

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Eminent Patriots

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A coalition of distinguished Nigerians committed to national unity and democratic progress.

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Fostering political dialogue and democratic governance across Nigeria's diverse landscape.