Abuja, Nov. 10, 2023 – Afenifere, a Yoruba Socio-Political Association, has denounced the Supreme Court’s judgment dismissing the appeals against the victory of President Bola Tinubu at the 2023 Presidential Election.
The petitions were filed by Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party.
Afenifere bore its mind in a communiqué issued after its monthly meeting at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, the home of its leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo.
It said it was dismayed by the judgment which only endorsed “electoral misconduct.”
“Afenifere is dismayed by the recent judgment of the Supreme Court, particularly regarding the Presidential Election, which seemingly endorsed electoral misconduct.
“Unfortunately, the Supreme Court’s decision has nullified the electoral advancements achieved through the public’s demand for quality control using technological advancements, as well as the significant financial investments made in this regard.”
Afenifere, however, advised President Tinubu to return the country to true federalism.
It said Nigeria needed true federalism, adding that the only solution to the lingering crises in the country was to restructure the country into a proper entity where all constituent groups would have a sense of belonging.
“Nigeria comprises entrenched ethnic nationalities that have failed to coalesce into a unified nation due to its deviation from the fundamental principles of federalism.
“Unless Nigeria is ruled on the basis of true federalism, which guarantees inclusiveness, fairness, egalitarianism, justice, and a sense of belonging to all its constituent groups, it will remain a mere geographical expression.” (GBN)
