We call on the Governors' Forum to look beyond the attractions of public office and the myopic obsession with personal interest and work towards the common good of the states and country. The forum must not degenerate into a power cabal obstructing progress towards democratic consolidation and economic development. It is known that the birth of this group was initiated under Obasanjo's regime in his bid to remain in power.We call on the Governors' Forum to look beyond the attractions of public office and the myopic obsession with personal interest and work towards the common good of the states and country. The forum must not degenerate into a power cabal obstructing progress towards democratic consolidation and economic development. It is known that the birth of this group was initiated under Obasanjo's regime in his bid to remain in power.