Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, on Tuesday, attended a meeting of leaders of the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, in a move to ensure peace, unity and progress of the organisation.
It was gathered that the meeting took place at the Otunba Subomi Balogun Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, two prominent leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Pa Reuben Fasoranti, of the group took different positions.
Makinde stated that with the general election out of the way, it was time to begin the process of having the two leaders united in the overall interest of Yoruba land.
The Governor said, Well, we’re all aware of the issues between our two leaders and the leaders of Afenifere, Adebanjo, and Fasoranti.
“Partisan issues and elections have come and gone, and now we’re talking about the unity of the Yoruba race. And these frontline leaders of Afenifere thought it fit to come together and start the process of seeking unity in Yorubaland”.
“We are starting with our two leaders to make sure that they come together, and we know that once they come together, we will also have the desired unity in Yorubaland.
“Whenever Yorubaland is united, Nigeria is united, and whenever you have issues and challenges in Yorubaland, they usually spiral into other parts of Nigeria. So, this is to demonstrate my support for the steps that are being taken and also to let them know that I’m committed to the unity of Yorubaland.”
