The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has asserted that what Afenifere, the apex Yoruba socio-cultural group, is standing for today by supporting him is the future of Nigeria.
Obi made this assertion on Wednesday when he spoke during his presidential campaign rally in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Africa Today News, New York recalls that the Elder statesman and leader of the Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, had a few months ago endorsed the candidature of Obi for the 2023 presidential election.
He had based his support for the former Anambra Governor on equity, fairness and justice.
Adebanjo has also on many occassions repeatedly echoed his support for Obi.
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‘It is no longer a tea party. Those who are there do not want to leave, but we will kick them out. I want your action, don’t let the opponents intimidate you.
‘I have found in Peter Obi a person that would cool me down for a better tomorrow. Your future is in your hands, and your positive action will make Peter Obi the next President,’ he had said.
Meanwhile, while campaigning on Wednesday at Ibadan, Obi said that Adebanjo and Afenifere are standing for justice and fairness.
‘Let me tell you what Ayo Adebanjo and Afenifere are standing for today is what will make the future of Nigeria. They are standing for equity; they are standing for justice, they are standing for fairness, and only equity, justice, and fairness will be the foundation of which we will build a united Nigeria,’ Obi said.
Africa Today News, New York had earlier reported that Mr. Obi had earlierdeclared that he would rather die than disappoint his supporters who have given him so much support.