
The Flagbearer of All Progressive Congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday,30, October,2022 was in Akure the Ondo State capital to visit the leader of the Pan Yoruba group; Afenifere; Pa Reuben Fasoranti and other eminent members of the group at the Akure home of the nonagenarian to present his plan of action to the group.
After the short but very impressive meeting which was attended by leaders of thought like the Former Secretary to the Federal Government and Minister of Finance; Oba Olu Falae, former Governor of Ogun State; Otunba Gbenga Daniel, National Secretary of APC; Senator Iyiola Omisore, Ondo State Governor represented by his Deputy; H.E Lucky Ayedatiwa; the Ekiti State Governor H.E. Biodun Oyebanji, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State who represented the State Governor; H.E. Bayo Lawal, Gen. Alani Akinrinade, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, Chief Akinyelure Pius, Chief Sheinde Arogbofa, Prof. Isaac Adewole, Mr. Dare Babarinsa, Mr. Jare Ajayi, Bishop Ayo Ladigbolu, Hon. Ademola Adegoroye, Sen. Anthony Adefuye, Sen. Ganiyu Solomon, Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro among others.
Others were the Chairman South West Agenda For Asiwaju (SWAGA’23), Senator Dayo Adeyeye, the Secretary General of SWAGA’23, Hon. Bosun Oladele, National Treasurer, Apostle Oloruntoba Oke, Hon Oye Ojo, Alhaji Ibrahim Raji and others
At the end of the engagement and presentation the Afenifere group issued a communique signed by its Organising secretary Abagun Kole Omololu where in the resolutions were captured thus:
“Following exhaustive deliberations informed by presentations by various stakeholders, the Afenifere states as follow:
1. We affirm that Nigeria as a country must be established on the basis of democracy, true federalism and social justice.
2. We affirm that Democracy is the most civilised method of governance because it is based on the fundamental human rights of every citizen to determine how he or she wants to be governed.
3. We support the decision of all qualified citizens to exercise their fundamental rights of seeking offices provided by the federal Constitution.
4. Having taken cognisance of his commendable antecedents as Lagos State Governor and his demonstrated ability in building physical and human capital, the Yoruba Leaders at today’s meeting are in no doubt that Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria offers the best opportunity to produce a government of that will usher in a new Era of hope, peace, security, harmony, gainful employment for the multitude, economic development, social and political stability.
5. We were also assured us of his commitment to the promotion of true federalism that will give states more control over their affairs.
6. Afenifere wishes him success in the pursuit of his vision.
7. The Meeting urged other presidential candidates to utilise similar opportunities to articulate their vision”