Why Nigeria Next President Must be Peter Obi – Yoruba Leader Ayo Adebanjo
By Boniface Ihiasota, USA
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a respected elder statesman and leader of Afenifere, a prominent Yoruba socio-political organization, stated that the level of support for Peter Obi of the Labour Party among Nigerians is unmatched by other candidates.
Adebanjo made this claim during an interview on Arise Television’s State of the Nation news program on Thursday.
He also emphasized that it is the South East’s turn to produce the next president and noted that he was one of the first to advocate for this.
Adebanjo said, “Well, I believe those who have love in following the trajectory of the Nigerian election must know why we are supporting Peter Obi. Of course, you must remember I was the first person to cry out that it was the turn of the South East. The parties had not done their primaries at that time, but I was just thinking about the constitutionality, logicality and equity of the situation of Nigerian politics from the time of independence.
“I think all passion for Obi cannot be compared with others. It is historical, philosophical, logical and constitutional, and even a question of inclusiveness if you are sincere about keeping Nigeria together.”
