Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has began move to reconcile lingering dispute between two prominent leaders, Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Pa Reuben Fasoranti over their choice of who becomes Nigeria’s President.
The two leaders had different opinions about who becomes president during the buildup to the 2023 general election.
While Fasoranti backed President Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid, Adebanjo supported Labour Party’s Peter Obi from Anambra, insisting that it was only fair that the Igbo should be allowed to produce the President.
Politics Nigeria understands that the disagreement has, however, torn the group apart.
Makinde and Afenifere leaders recently met behind closed doors to resolve the lingering issue.
Makinde, who attended the meeting, confirmed to journalists that the meeting centred on reconciling the two factional leaders of Afenifere.
He, therefore, appealed to the two warring leaders to bury their hatchets for the progress and unity of the region.
“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,” Makinde said.
“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,” the governor added.
