The organisation decried the abduction of schoolchildren in Borno and Oyo states, accusing the Tinubu-led government of failure to protect lives and property.
According to him, while there are signs of improved investor confidence, many domestic businesses, particularly MSMEs, continue to face operational challenges.
The group said an online poll of its members overwhelmingly backed immediate strike action to address the current hardship and insecurity crisis.
The professor urged Nigerians to confront political practices capable of weakening democratic institutions.
Mr Obi was handed the party’s flag by former Bayelsa governor Seriake Dickson.
Mrs Benson-Awoyinka underscored the need for sustained support and sponsorship.
However, the event held at a private apartment in Abuja.
He said Nigeria’s longstanding challenges are partly due to a failure to prioritise the collection of credible data.
The governors reaffirmed their support for Mr Tinubu’s administration and pledged to promote its economic policies across their states.
