SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, (THEWILL) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday met with leaders of the Afenifere group ahead of the 2019 presidential election.
The meeting held at the residence of Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere leader, in Akure, Ondo state capital.
At the meeting, the two parties agreed to join hands together and present a united force that will rescue Nigeria from its current state.
Obasanjo said it could be disastrous to not repair Nigeria in its current state as he recalled how the Afenifere leaders withheld their support for him while seeking election in 1999, after a series of visits to them.
“Our priority is now one. If we do not join hands to repair this country now, it will collapse and this could be disastrous,” he said.
The former president commended the group for being at the forefront of fighting for the interest of the Yoruba and for also contributing its quota to national unity.
Responding, Fasoranti, assured Obasanjo of the support of the group to achieving peace and unity in the country.
He stated that it will be the joy of everybody to present a formidable team to confront the evil government that is there now.
“Nothing is being done properly in this country presently. Look at the killings in the north, the president is very silent about it.
“We are all Nigerians. If he can keep silent about the killing of his people, that is bad enough,” he said.Obasanjo Meets Afenifere Leaders, Agree On United Force For 2019
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday met with leaders of the Afenifere group ahead of the 2019 presidential election.
The meeting held at the residence of Reuben Fasoranti, Afenifere leader, in Akure, Ondo state capital.
At the meeting, the two parties agreed to join hands together and present a united force that will rescue Nigeria from its current state.
Obasanjo said it could be disastrous to not repair Nigeria in its current state as he recalled how the Afenifere leaders withheld their support for him while seeking election in 1999, after a series of visits to them.
“Our priority is now one. If we do not join hands to repair this country now, it will collapse and this could be disastrous,” he said.
The former president commended the group for being at the forefront of fighting for the interest of the Yoruba and for also contributing its quota to national unity.
Responding, Fasoranti, assured Obasanjo of the support of the group to achieving peace and unity in the country.
He stated that it will be the joy of everybody to present a formidable team to confront the evil government that is there now.
“Nothing is being done properly in this country presently. Look at the killings in the north, the president is very silent about it.
“We are all Nigerians. If he can keep silent about the killing of his people, that is bad enough,” he said.
