The pan Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere Sunday confirmed the visit of the ruling APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to its Leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, declaring its full support for the former Lagos State Governor in actualizing his present political ambition.
The group said it was fully briefed at the meeting which had in attendance, prominent Yoruba Leaders, about Tinubu’s aspiration to contest for the Presidency in the forthcoming presidential Elections next year.
The confirmation was made in a press statement signed Sunday by the group’s National Organising Secretary, Abagun Kole Omololu.
Omololu affirmed that during the visit, Tinubu presented his Manifesto to Baba Fasoranti, the Asiwaju of Yorubaland.
“He shared with us his vision of a greater and more prosperous Nigeria where democratic rights, rule of law, justice and fairness will reign supreme. He also gave assurance on steps to be taken to ensure safety and security of Nigerians and their properties”, Omololu stated.
The statement indicated that following exhaustive deliberations, informed by presentations by various stakeholders, the Afenifere “affirm that Nigeria as a country must be established on the basis of democracy, true federalism and social justice”.
Omololu said further: “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.
“We support the decision of all qualified citizens to exercise their fundamental rights of seeking offices provided by the federal Constitution.
“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.
“We were also assured us of his commitment to the promotion of true federalism that will give states more control over their affairs”.
Omololu said Afenifere wished Tinubu success in the pursuit of his vision, urging other presidential candidates to utilise similar opportunities to articulate their vision.