The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization known as Afenifere has disapproved of the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld Bola Tinubu’s win in the presidential election.
The leading Yoruba group argued that the Supreme Court’s decision has effectively undermined the integrity of the country’s electoral system.
In a communiqué released after its monthly regular meeting at Isanya-Ogbo, Ogun State, at the residence of its leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere criticized the Supreme Court for endorsing what they characterized as electoral irregularities that contributed to Tinubu’s victory.
“Afenifere is dismayed by the recent judgment of the Supreme Court, particularly regarding the Presidential Election, which seemingly endorsed electoral misconduct.
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“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.”
Reiterating their demand for genuine federalism, the prominent Yoruba organization emphasized that it represents the sole remedy for restructuring the nation into a unified entity where all constituent groups can feel truly included.
“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.”