Heavy Blow for APC, Tinubu as Afenifere Leader Reveals Final Position on Preferred Presidential Candidate
- Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo has declared no going back on its support for the presidential candidate of the Labour Party
- In fact, to further maintain his stand, the Leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Pa Adebanjo said even if the southeast leaders refused to support Peter Obi, his decision is final
- Meanwhile, Obi has continued to get major support from notable leaders in the polity, a development which would assist his chances for victory in the forthcoming polls
The Leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo, has said that for former President Olusegun Obasanjo to throw his weight behind Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, it is a spirit of justice, unity and fairness.
Adebanjo said that even if the entire Igboland refused to accept Obi’s candidacy, the Afenifere and himself would stand by him not because they are right but based on principle, historical and constitutional reason of equity and fairness.
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Why I'm not supporting Tinubu, Pa Adebanjo opens up
According to The Guardian newspaper, the leader of Afenifere, who denied insinuations in some quarters that he hated Tinubu and the reason he did not support his candidacy, said:
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“I didn’t support Tinubu because it is not the turn of the South-West.”
Pa Adebanjo hails Obasanjo for supporting Peter Obi
As former President Olusegun Obasanjo had already taken the right of the region.
“We have been fighting for Yoruba interest when many of them were not born. Yoruba don’t cheat. You don’t fight for Yoruba’s interest by cheating others.
“This is just like Atiku Abubakar, who is trying to become the president when a northerner is about to leave office. Is South-East not part of Nigeria.”
Peter Obi reacts to Arthur Eze's remarks over his 'failed' 2023 presidential bid
Peter Obi earlier said that it is politicians like Arthur Eze that he wants to retire with his presidential bid in 2023.
Obi's reaction comes after Eze cautioned against his presidential ambition noting that he was never in support of the former governor's plan to contest in the 2023 election.
A spokesperson for Obi said Arthur Eze's comment over Obi's presidential bid only shows that the businessman is scared of losing his influence on the people.
Peter Obi sends strong warning to Nigerian leaders ahead of 2023 presidential election
Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that Peter Obi urged Nigerians to remain hopeful for a better nation especially as Nigerians prepare to take back their nation, for good, come 2023.
It was reported that Obi while delivering his 2022 Christmas message to Nigerians explained that the celebration of Christmas birthed hope in the world while urging Nigerians to hold onto that firm hope for a better and more productive nation.
He restated that Christmas is a season of love and that the celebration of the birth of Christ should be a constant reminder of how God gave His only begotten son for the salvation of humanity.
Source: Legit.ng
