By our reporter| The leader of the pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo on Tuesday threw his support behind Labour party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
Adebanjo, who gave his endorsement while speaking on Yoruba Gbode, an online radio programme, said Obi has the ability to “rule independently” and would not disappoint Nigerians if he wins the 2023 presidential election.
The Afenifere leader said he has lost confidence in Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer, and Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to him, Tinubu sold President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians in 2015, and would give continuity to “incompetence” if elected.
“It is only Peter Obi that can rule independently without the influence of these criminals in the government. Tinubu will only give continuity to Buhari’s incompetence,” he said.
“We know Peter Obi very well, that’s why we endorsed him. He will not disappoint Nigerians, let’s put tribal differences apart and vote the right leader in.
“Tinubu sold Buhari to over 200 million Nigerians for his own selfish interest of wanting to rule after Buhari. None of them loves Nigeria.
According to Adebanjo, the south-east should be trusted with power, as the geopolitical zone deserves to lead the country.
“Easterners are also Nigerians, they deserve to rule. I am sure Peter Obi will not subject himself to the northerners like Tinubu and Atiku would do if elected,” he added.
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