Peter Obi Meets Aregbesola, Others in Lagos, Photo Emerges

• Opposition leader Peter Obi; former governor, Rauf Aregbesola; ex-education minister, Oby Ezekwesili; among other prominent Nigerians graced the inaugural Ayo Adebanjo symposium held on Thursday, April 10, in Lagos
• Legit.ng reports that the symposium was organised by the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical organisation, Afenifere, to commemorate the 97th posthumous birthday of Adebanjo
• Announcing Adebanjo's burial arrangements, Afenifere said it planned to hold a symposium to honour the late elder statesman’s legacy

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Ikeja, Lagos state - Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, met Rauf Aregbesola, a former Osun governor and ex-minister, at the inaugural symposium organised by the pan-Yoruba organisation, Afenifere.

Legit.ng reports that the event themed 'Afenifere – Identity, Ideas and Ideology', was put together on Thursday, April 10, to celebrate the legacy of the late Ayo Adebanjo.

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It would be recalled that Adebanjo, a prominent Yoruba leader and nationalist, passed away at his home in Lekki, Lagos, on Friday, February 14, at the age of 96.

The event by the socio-cultural group marked the 97th posthumous birthday of Adebanjo, a man Obi described as "an exceptional patriot of democracy and leader of Afenifere".

Obi wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account:

"This symposium served not only as a gathering of thought leaders but also as a profound reflection on the values that have shaped Afenifere and their pursuit of true federalism, democracy, social justice, and good governance.

"The unwavering commitment of Chief Ayo Adebanjo to justice, equity, and a truly united Nigeria was echoed throughout the discussions. The panel passionately revisited the foundational beliefs of Afenifere, emphasising the importance of identity, cultural integrity, and visionary leadership in addressing the challenges Nigeria is currently facing.

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"Celebrating Chief Adebanjo’s life and legacy with fellow patriots and advocates for a better Nigeria reiterated that the fight for a just, democratic and equitable Nigeria continues. A Nigeria where the rule of law prevails without any breach of our democracy."

Some top personalities who graced Pa Adebanjo’s birthday colloquium include activist Dele Farotimi; former minister of education, Oby Ezekwesili; interim director of mobilisation, 'Obidient' movement Morris Monye; and social activist Moses Paul.

Others are Yunusa Tanko, the interim national coordinator of the Obidient movement worldwide; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Funsho Doherty; and former Lagos gubernatorial hopeful Jimi Agbaje.

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El-Rufai visits Aregbesola, others

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that as Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Nasir El-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, visited Aregbesola in Lagos.

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El-Rufai also visited Pastor Tunde Bakare, a former presidential hopeful, in the colossal southern state.

In the same vein, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2023 election, received El-Rufai in Abuja.

Source: Legit.ng