The pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, believes the outcome of last Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State is a clear signal to the end of the Action Congress of Nigeria in South-West.
The group also stressed that the outcome of the election had shown that Yoruba people were tired of the ACN and would “kick them out at the appropriate time”.
Below is the text of a letter signed by Afenifere leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti:
“Afenifere salutes Mr. Governor and wishes him well.... This victory, amongst other things, is victory over god-fatherism, a rejection of political imposition and slavery from outside the state and the people’s hope of a better deal to come.
“One or two of your predecessors have one way or the other broken the jinx of second term in office. But yours is unique and not associated with rancour or political upheaval. We appreciate God for you....
“There is a need for the exhibition of fair play and justice to all and carry the banner of progressive politics into national politics now that the eclipse of the ACN is unavoidable.
“We entered into electoral cooperation with you (Mimiko) in the election for mutual respect in all ramifications for you to give better governance to our people, and for the creation of a forum for the emergence of a healthy third force to counter an emerging group under the leadership of few disrespectful, snobbish, arrogant, ravaging and power-thirsty politicians.
“In the march for progress and greater things to come, he should consider an all inclusive government to assist him in the governance of the state.”
Mimiko didnt win that election so Afenifere should stop dreaming. In fact we're taking over that state back very soon. Hon Niyi
ReplyDeleteDat is good news! Enough of money influenced elections!
ReplyDeletehmmmmm is this so call afenifere mean well for yorubas or bias about recent politics if not afenifere shld embrase all party from yoruba land without surport or favour by any 1 of them but the way u people are talking now have show us that its tru you are fighting for your pocket what ever means asiwaju use to take power from rubish PDP let him enjoying it coss its bring development to adua land where were you when his using his money to get it all but you are now jealours of him go and die {easy}
ReplyDeleteWhich political party does dis Afenifere is associated wit? where they in 1999 to date when PDP is ridding d region ? they need to be progressive rathern being sentimental.
ReplyDeleteThat is Yoruba people for you ! I thought this group represent all the people of south west, when did they become a political party going round to celebrate with one party candidate?And , to be making a dividing statement just because Mimiki won reelection is ridiculous . Who were this people?
ReplyDeleteThe Afenifere is more of a minus than a plus in the political transition of SW.They were part of the problems of AD that resulted in trading of AD/SW to OBJ/PDP.Thereafter they were dumbed by OBJ.A group that has no accepted leader is no good example to democracy.What has the Afenifere achieved till date? The Negative; Brickbats,acrimony,hypocrisy,fair-weather friends,etc. Elders in any community should never take sides in competitions involving their offsprings.It was partisan politics that made the institution of the Obas to loose its aura. Win or Loose they should remain neutral and fathers of all; the winners or loosers.There are no Victors or the vanguished in what happened in Ondo state.It was a contest between brothers .That it must remain.So The modern day Afenifere should move with time.Remain the Fathers of all minus partisan politics.
ReplyDeleteIf the poltcal ledas & elitss in d region wrk tgethr wit sincrty,hnsty & unity of purpose, levl of dev wuld av ben mor thn dis
ReplyDeleteIf the poltcal ledas & elitss in d region wrk tgethr wit sincrty,hnsty & unity of purpose, levl of dev wuld av ben mor thn dis
ReplyDeleteIf the poltcal ledas & elitss in d region wrk tgethr wit sincrty,hnsty & unity of purpose, levl of dev wuld av ben mor thn dis
ReplyDeleteBirds of the same feather, idiota.
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