A faction of Afenifere loyal to Adebanjo endorsed Obi ahead of the poll in February.
By Jeffrey Agbo
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, on Monday penned a note in celebration of Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on his 95th birthday.
In a post across social media, the former governor of Anambra highlighted Adebanjo’s courage in speaking up against bad governance and flawed public policies.
He said, “On behalf of my family, I wish a very respected father-figure, Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Chief PA Ayo Adebanjo a very hearty happy birthday. Daddy, you have remained a resounding and consistent voice in preaching for a better and egalitarian Nigeria.
“I admire and respect above all, your courage in speaking up on bad governance and flawed public policies. Your patriotic fervour is exemplary.”
Obi added, “As you clock 95 years today, I thank God for the gift of your life to our nation and humanity. Your place in the annals of Nigeria’s history is secure. May God protect and bless you always with abundant health and happiness.”
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A faction of Afenifere loyal to Adebanjo endorsed Obi ahead of the poll in February while another faction loyal to the group’s retired leader, Reuben Fasoranti, endorsed Bola Tinubu of the APC who eventually won the presidential election.
Meanwhile, former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited Adebanjo at his country home in Ogbo Ijebu of Odogbolu Local Government Area of Ogun State to felicitate him.
Decked in a white attire, Obasanjo, accompanied by Oyewole Fasawe during the visit, arrived the residence of Pa Adebanjo at 9:13 am on Monday.