2023: Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti prays for Tinubu, says he will do well as President
By Dupson Collins, 30th October,2022
The National Leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti has endorsed the presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Pa Fasoranti received Tinubu at his private residence in Akure,Ondo State on Sunday, laying his hand on his head while praying for him.
Tinubu has in his entourage the governor of Ekiti State, Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, Ondo State Deputy Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Oyo State Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu, Chief Bisi Akande; Professor Isaac Adewole, Otunba Gbenga Daniel.
Also with him were Retired General Olu Bajowa, Ambassador Sola Iji; APC National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore; APC National Vice Chairman (South West), Hon Isaacs Kekemeke; Ondo State APC Chairman, Engr Ade Adetimehin; Dr Kunle Olajide, ace journalist, Dare Babarinsa; Chief Pius Akinyelure, former Ondo State House of Assembly Speaker, Dr Bakkita Bello and Chief Olusola Oke, SAN.
Speaking, Pa Fasoranti noted that Tinubu will be a pan-Nigerian President if given the chance to lead the country.
He expressed the belief that with Tinubu giant strides as former governor of Lagos State, he will do well as the nation’s President.
While speaking, Tinubu said he received massive support from the North, hence, his government will be fair to all regions, when elected as the president in 2023 elections.
Tinubu who also received the endorsement of other Afenifere leaders, said his ambition was to turn things around for better in the country.
According to the APC Presidential Candidate, the action plan tagged “Renewed Hope” is progressing as many governors and leaders in the north are giving his ambition massive support.
Two of the Afenifere leaders, Chief Seinde Arogbofa urged Tinubu to address issue of insecurity and restructuring with all seriousness, while Chief Olu Falae charged Tinubu to look into the falling value of naira and economic hardship when he emerged the President.
Also speaking, the Oyo state governor, Mr Seyi Makinde represented by his deputy, Adebayo Lawal promised to follow the path of Yoruba leaders to ensure the emergence of Tinubu as President.
