A former vp and the 2023 presidential candidate for the Peoples Democratic Celebration, Atiku Abubakar has mourned the passing of the chief of the Afenifere group, Ayo Adebanjo.
Atiku who described Adebanjo as a foremost elder statesman and one of many few nationalists Nigeria has ever had mentioned the Afenifere chief performed an enormous position in wrestling energy from the army.
Expressing his unhappiness over Adebanjo’s passing, Atiku mentioned the late Afenifere chief was a formidable drive and a fearless fighter for justice, fairness, and an egalitarian society.
He acknowledged that he can recall the roles performed by Adebanjo in enthroning democratic governance in Nigeria and the way he was on the front-line of the combat to finish army dictatorship within the nation.
Additional describing the late Yoruba chief as one who spent his whole youth preventing colonial rule, Atiku mentioned Adebanjo additionally used his time as a middle-aged chief to root out army dictatorship whereas his final days have been used actively to make sure good governance, rule of legislation and democracy.
He added that Adebanjo is a golden instance of how greatest to dwell one’s life and die for the nice of 1’s nation.
“Undoubtedly, the life and instances of Adebanjo stay a priceless map for modern and upcoming activists, who advocate for good governance to be taught and take a cue from. He taught all of us learn how to be statesmen of distinction.
My profound condolences go to the Adebanjo household. I admonish them to take solace in the truth that the patriarch who they mourn was a father to the entire nation and a pleasure to the Black race. I additionally commiserate with the individuals and authorities of Ogun State. I pray for the peaceable repose of the mild soul of the pioneer nationalis,” Atiku mentioned.