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Restructure Nigeria before the 2023 general ELECTIONS… Afenifere

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The Pan-Yoruba Socio-Political organisation, Afenifere has restated its call on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently restructure Nigeria before the 2023 general elections.

 

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The group, in a communique issued at the end of its meeting in Ijebu Ode on Tuesday said it took notice of President Muhammadu Buhari’s address at the United Nations, especially where he called for the Reform of the world body and his recommendation of dialogue to resolve Palestinian/Israeli issues.

 

It enjoined the president to key into restructuring that it (Afenifere) has been advocating as restructuring is similar to the Reform that the President wants to see at the UN.

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“In the same vein, the Dialogue our President recommended for Israel and Palestine is not different from the meeting with ethnic nationalities and other stakeholders in Nigeria that we have been advocating for. With the President stating his positions on these issues on the global arena, it is hoped that he would give a nod for them to be immediately effected in Nigeria.

 

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“Afenifere again reiterated its position that Restructuring remains the panacea to solve the multi various problems bedevilling the country now. And we insist that this Restructuring should be done before the next elections in the country.

 

“In the meantime, every community must be at alert to realise that they must defend themselves from bandits who seem to have declared war on Nigeria,” it said.

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The group also noted with serious concern the security problems that are festering in the country.

 

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“The meeting therefore, for the umpteenth time, called on the Federal Government and security agencies to buckle up and be more decisive in the way they tackle security issues that have have made living in Nigeria painful, short and brutish.

 

“We call on the government and security agencies to stop the kid glove treatment with which terrorists and kidnappers are being handled.

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“Afenifere believes that terrorism and related vices including kidnapping are on the increase in part because of the double standard being played by the government and security agencies on this matter,”it said.

 

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The communique signed by Comrade Jare Ajayi, National Publicity Secretary of Afenifere, added that “it is a known fact that Afenifere strongly stands by the Southern Governors in their resolution on anti grazing laws, on Value Added Tax and on a person of Southern extraction becoming the President of Nigeria in 2023.

 

“We note with delight, the court judgment that empowers the states to collect VAT. We urge states governments to further explore more areas to deepen democracy and enhance the frontier of true federalism in Nigeria.

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“We commend the steps taken by governors of the South West on the establishment of security networks like Amotekun and that of the South East on Ebube Agu.

 

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We urge the national authorities to let these security networks be transformed into states police forces. We strongly believe that doing so will arrest the pace at which Nigeria is fast descending into a state of anomie.”

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President Of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola Marks 82nd Birthday and affirmed his support for YAYI

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President Of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola Marks 82nd Birthday In Grandstyle
The President of the Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola, has celebrated his 82nd birthday with prayers, praise and goodwill messages from traditional rulers, family members, friends and other dignitaries.

The celebration was held on Wednesday at Sweet Estate Lounge and Bar, Abeokuta, with traditional rulers from across Ogun State and members of Senator Yayi’s support group in attendance.

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The event began with a religious prayer at the celebrant’s residence in Lantoro, Abeokuta, where pastors prayed for his continued good health and long life.
Speaking at the celebration, Chief Tunji Falola appreciated the guests for honouring him and celebrating with him.
He maintained that he is impressed with the love showered on him on his birthday, saying that he will continue to make them proud.
Falola also appreciated all the Baales across the Ogun State for their support and cooperation, urging them not to relent in their efforts in promoting peace and unity in their respective communities.
He also used the opportunity to reaffirm his support for the APC governorship candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi ahead of the 2027 general elections, preaching his gospel to the guests present.
Well-wishers described the celebrant as a great man who has contributed positively to his community and deserves to be celebrated.
They lauded him as a tranformative and visionary leader whose contributions to the development of the community can bot be faulted.
The vice chairman of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Ahmed Sanni in his speech commended Chief Falola for his commitment and efforts in bring about changes in the council.
He said that the celebrant since his emergence as the President of Ogun State Council of Baales has performed beyond the expectations of other Baales, saying that he has won heart of many with his great achievements.
Chief Sanni therefore wished the celebrant continued good health and long life.
“My President is very nice to every Baale in Ogun State, he is very accommodating, he likes everyone of us. He uses to advise us and also he is a man of integrity. Yes we are fully in support for Senator Yayi. For 5 years ago, Yayi has been taking care of all Baales in Ogun State. For example see this vehicle, he gave us not more than 3-week now, Yayi is the candidate that all Baales are supporting to be next Governor of Ogun State” he concluded
Also the son of the celebrant and Chief Executive Officer of the Sweet Estate Unique Properties and Facility Management, Chief Olumide Bidemi Fasola also spoke about his father, expressing appreciation to God for his life and the opportunity to celebrate his 82nd birthday with family and friends.
He described Chief Falola as mentor and good father who wants the best for all his children.
He said “Like i said he is my father and I will be able to tell you more about him than any other person. He has been a mentor, a good father who wants the best for his children and anybody around him, as you can see he deliberately mentioned that i am for Yayi and i want to support Yayi. He has never supported any candidates for any elections in his life. This will be the first time so we the children, we are supporting him for supporting Yayi so see us as Yayi’s family” he concluded
The celebration ended with prayers, music and goodwill messages for the celebrant.

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