Obasanjo, Farotimi, Mogaji, Adebanjo: The Yoruba political giants considered traitors and heroes

Prior to the 2023 presidential election, several political giants from the South West publicly announced their preferred candidates. While some declared support for Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, others chose Peter Obi of the Labour Party.

Some of who are former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere; Dela Farotimi, lawyer and social critic and Mogaji all took to the side of Peter Obi.

Despite being from different tribes, they boldly stood firm and endorsed the Igbo man from Anambra state.

Peter Obi, the former Anambra state Governor received a large support from the Nigerians, especially the youth and major voices in the country’s political landscape.

Their endorsement brought about hatred from some Yorubas in the South West as they described Obasanjo, Adebanjo, Farotimi and Mogaji as betrayals of the Yorubaland.

These men have been tagged as persons trying to destroy Yorubaland following their refusal to support Bola Tinubu’s presidential bid.

The four men were always seen using their platform to promote Peter Obi, both on social media and conducting interviews to trumpet his successful governorship tenure in Anambra state.

Although Bola Tinubu was declared the winner of the 2023 presidential election on March 1, a flier was printed with the faces of these four men. It was captioned “Won Ti Lule”, “Awon Akotileta Yoruba” meaning, “bad belle prodigal children who have fallen.”

However, Nigerians have rebuked this flier and described them as heroes of democracy who stood against evil. Some showered praises on the four political giants saying history will be kind to them.

Dr.Tweet wrote: They are the true transparency omoluabi in few months to this time. You will remember this tweet. When Sunday was chase out of his ancestry home in Oyo state. You were helpless. People that did that are super happy now with this division and they are coming back.

samuel ayorinde: I love this men, God will reward them, they really want the peace of the nation... don't worry if you are opportuned to grow old, you will later understand that they are the best.

Adenekan Oluwaseyi: They are the heroes of our democracy. They stood firm even in the eyes of intimidation and subjugation. They spoke for their kinsmen without tribal or religious sentiments. Yes, they stood as opposition and spoke truth to power! They are my heroes!!!!

082Legend: All I see in that photo are true Nigerians and Yoruba’s and should be celebrated.

Peter Obi's Pharmacist: Yes ooo, they stood against evil. That's why posterity will forever preserve their ideals.

Leonardo: I bet you that history will be kind to them knowing that they stood up for justice & equity. History will remember that they fought for the good & future prospect of Nigeria. You & I may no longer be here when history will realize they were prophets that were never recognized.

afolabi osinowo: These are truly the heroes of our democracy.

November Man: Great men who loved and wanted the peace and unity of Nigeria.

Olalekan Godschoice: They are the true definition of omoluabi.

K.Mila: God will bless the ones that stood for truth and Understood the value of EVERY human life regardless of tribe.



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