overnors and the apex Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Wednesday differed on the All Progressives Congress leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s position on the Western Nigerian Security Network, Operation Amotekun.
The former governor of Lagos State criticised Malami for issuing a statement condemning the initiative when he could have simply reached out to them and handled it internally and more amicably. The APC chieftain said Amotekun was a laudable initiative, but needed some operational and conceptual modifications or else it would fail.
He added, “Until now, I have deliberately maintained a studied silence regarding Amotekun. Many have tried to goad my swift public reaction. Those who have taken this road did so not because they care about Amotekun or even the people it intends to help protect. They did so knowing this had become a delicate and emotional issue for many. These cynics did so with the adversarial hope that, in haste, I might misspeak or misstep in a manner they could twist to their political advantage.
He said, “We have to commend our leader, Asiwaju Tinubu, for his comments. As a leader who loves his people, he has made objective observations in his statement. He allayed fears that Amotekun would be against an ethnic group, saying it would serve the interest of all ethnic groups resident in South-West. Oyeleye said this during a programme aired by a private radio station, Rave FM in Osogbo.DAWN’s Head, Special Projects and Funding, Prince Adetayo Adeleke-Adedoyin, said the comment of Tinubu on Operation Amotekun was well conceived and warmly taken.
“Amotekun does not in any way violate the constitution. It is just a way of further strengthening the security architecture in the South-West. Nothing more”, the commissioner said.But the Afenifere dismissed the statement by the former Lagos State governor, saying it lacked substance. “In 2001, when there was a crisis between herdsmen and farmers, what did Buhari do? He went to Ibadan and told Governor Lam Adesina ‘your people are killing my people.’
Adebanjo, who obviously disagreed with Tinubu’s position, said the APC National Leader would not say anything that would contradict the position of Buhari.However, a human rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, said the South-West governors should submit bills on Amotekun to their houses of Assembly.
Afenifere or Afenifebi? Bunch of betrayals.
The south west governors are the lackeys of AsiwajuTinubu , it is not a surprise that they are backing him up. He AsiwajuTinubu is trying to please a wider audience, I hope he knows that Nigerians are not fools, everyone knows his game plan. Ko le work!
Afenifere is complicating the whole issue, let the Governors continue with Amotekun and stop waiting for any utterances from leaders.
In 🇳🇬 we don't have freedom of speech and opinion the very moment you say something that is to the detriment of any politician, its regarded as hate speech. What happens of other Regions decide to have their own Regional security. Oh 🇳🇬 I 😭😭😭
Backs Tinubu? Cause he is the alpha and omega of SW abi? Only in Nigeria where criminals are high priests and the honest is treated with disdain. Shame! This man should be on exile
God bless social media.This is how the traditional media twist,kill and manufacture stories .This Ghana must go journalism has made the traditional press a laughing stock.Which south west governors lauded Tinubu?.Name them one by one.Shameful journalism.
Thiefnubu's flip flop statement is unacceptable, disappointing and a shame. This guy is not worthy of the title Asiwaju. He's a disgrace.
is it not disturbing how most people show disinterest in ProfOsinbajo stance on this matter. I for one need to know our darling VP's position on this.
Hmm yoruba
Tinubu won't get what he wants
Yoruba is the worse tribe in Nigeria, no unity between us all, and that's why we are setting back in our political system
Where was Afenifere when Tinubu stood for the enthronement of his candidates across the Southwest and Nigeria generally. Is the voice of the governors not their leader's will?
Toilet paper
Yourba are betrayed are very relative and brothers there slavery will never stop
Tinubu isn't a coward he has voices out. Not afraid to tell the truth. True leader.
Let us know the position of the VP Nigeria plzzzz
Well I think the heading is conflicting from what is in the news
Fayemi and makinde with afenifere did not backed Tinubu with what I read from the news .
SW when will you guys have sense 🤦♂️
I am disappointed in the governors for taking sides with Tinubu. Shameful, oju ti mi
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