Afenifere moves to float political party ahead of 2023 elections

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has revealed its plan to float its political party ahead of the coming general elections in 2023.

This was made known by the organization at its Annual General Meeting held at the country home of its acting leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, in Sanya Ogbo, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.

The meeting was attended by leaders and members of Afenifere from all the states in Yorubaland, including Delta, Kwara and Kogi

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the leader of the group, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, said Afenifere would not participate in the coming elections unless the country is restructured, and the constitution is reviewed.

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His words, “We are still going to take a decision on whether we will take part or not. But, we are forming a political party. We are not supporting anybody. Definitely, we are forming a party.

“I don’t believe in election until they change this constitution, there is no level playing field under this fraudulent constitution.”

Meanwhile, rising from its AGM, the group issued a communiqué, demanding proper security of the country.

The communiqué signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, read, “The meeting felt that one of the things that have been a great cog in the wheel of Nigeria’s progress today was the rubbishing of true federalism.

“Afenifere is convinced that restructuring of the Nigerian state before the 2023 general elections is achievable.

“It is achievable through the adoption of the reports of the 2014 National Conference and the 2018 Mallam El-Rufai Committee of the APC on true federalism with desirable modifications where necessary.

“In recent times, we have consistently expressed concern on the situation of insecurity in Nigeria today. We have also always recommended what we consider as the ways out of the unprecedented security challenges facing us.

“In this respect, we strongly call on the present administration under President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the introduction of state police equipped with requisite means to enhance security in the states and that of the federation ultimately.

“The performance of Amotekun Security Network in the South West in conjunction with the Nigerian Police has shown clearly that all the criticisms against state police are unfounded and self-serving.”