The 3rd Alternative

About Us The 3rd Alternative is a political movement with the aim of bringing together Nigerian youths who have passion in clean politics and sustainable national development in Nigeria. Part of the aim of this movement is to encourage youths to take active part in the democratic process of this country. It has as its objectives, amongst others, to educate young voters on their choices before, during and after elections; guard against electoral fraud, to encourage accountability, transparency and responsiveness among political leaders and also to serve as agents of change in building a new and emerging Nigeria. Vision: To encourage a political atmosphere based on the fear of God and service to humanity. Mission: To ensure that only people of good character and unblemished political antecedents are vote into public office in Nigeria. To promote the emergence of a people oriented government that operates within the confines of transparency and the rules of law. Our core values: Ø Service Ø Integrity Ø Accountability Ø Responsibility Ø Excellence Ø Strong faith Ø Family Ø Hard work Ø Credibility Ø Value for Human life Ø Education Ø Love Slogan: Making God and the citizens’ count! Our guiding principle: This movement is guided by these primary principles: a) Government gets it authority from the people. b) The character of a political leader is important and to be weighed by the people in their choices. c) Government is to be representative of all people. d) One of government's primary purposes is to provide a source of just resolution to disputes and conflicts of the people. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Why The 3rd Alternative? A: Paul Watzlawick said; In many cases, the situation lies in coming to the realization that there actually is an absence of choice, that one is in fact not being presented with any real alternatives. If real change is to occur, one will have to step outside the framework itself and find a third alternative. Looking at the challenges facing our country, it all has a direct link to the kinds of leaders our political system produces. A larger percentage of our population lives in poverty. Unemployment, poor education, poor infrastructure facilities, huge debt, inadequate security, corruption and poor governance is very rampant in our country, all because of the kinds of leaders we produce over the years. Yes, we have had some individuals who distinguished themselves in their service to this country, but because they are fighting against a network as an individual, they are frustrated out. We believe politics is not dirty or clean but the players can be dirty or clean. Somebody once said; it takes a network to destroy a network. What does this mean? It means we need to start encouraging our best minds with the right values to go into active politics but this time not as an individual but as a network of people. Just imaging what will happen if we have a larger percentage of our best brains with right values in our executive, legislative and judiciary offices. This is the thinking that gave birth to The 3rd Alternative. Q: What is the meaning of the name "The 3rd Alternative"? A: The 3rd Alternative simply means SYNERGY. The name was inspired by the book "The 3rd Alternative" by Stephen R. Covey. His expression; "Everyone wants to eliminate violence, hunger, disease, homelessness, and pollution. Everyone wants their children to inherit a peaceful, prosperous, and healthy world. The job is clear enough, but our society is hopelessly divided on how to do that job. Two fundamentally opposed philosophies vie for votes around the world: the philosophy of the Left and the philosophy of the Right. Most developed nations swing uncertainly back and forth between these two wings, like a bird uneasy about which direction to fly. And the division is not shrinking but growing." best explain our situation. If we must find a lasting solution to our collective problems we must learn how to synergize together. The 3rd Alternative is not about my views or your views, but about OUR VIEWS on how to build a great country. It is about us coming together as a team to build the country we want and deserve. The era of one man super star has gone it's now an era where network of stars need to work together. Q: Affiliation with any political party or politician? A: It's very important to note that The 3rd Alternative is a pure political movement born out of passion for change in our political system. This movement has NO intention to become a political party either now or later. This movement is NOT in support or against any politician or political party in Nigeria or elsewhere. We do not have any affiliation with any political party or politician although individual member of this movement are encouraged to join any political party of his/her choice as a means of effecting changes from within. Any involvement with any political party by any member of this movement will be done on a personal note. There may be room for this movement to endorse any political candidate ONLY if the candidate embodies the core value of this movement and this must be supported by the majority of the members. Tel: , , Web add: www.the3rdalternativeng.org Email: , . https://web.facebook.com/d3rdalternative/ Twitter: @D3rdAlternative. For more info: Please us.