Forget united Nigeria if Peter Obi loses the election – Adebanjo

The leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, is of the view that there will be election crisis should Peter Obi loses the presidential elections.

According to him, Nigerians should forget a united country, if Peter Obi do not win the polls.

Recall that Adebanjo declared Peter Obi, the Labour Party flagbearer as his preferred presidential candidate for the 2023 election.

He described Peter Obi as the best candidate to lead Nigeria.

Speaking at the celebration of the life and times of the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Prof. George Obiozor, in Lagos on Wednesday, Adebanjo said;

“Forget Nigeria if you don’t vote for Obi. I am not boasting and it is not a threat. When we say we must come together, is it by cheating one of us? Is that equity, justice and peace?”

“These days, I don’t fancy those who talk about united Nigeria in peace without action to back it up. Many people, even among the Igbo, pay lip service to a united Nigeria because of their selfish interest; Obiozor was not one of them. Obiozor was a distinguished scholar, an ambassador par excellence, an intellectual of international repute, and a qualified and distinguished Nigerian.

“When you want to mention the people who give this country recognition and respect, how can you not mention George; he is one of our prides. He shouldn’t have gone now because we are in the middle of a great battle.”

He added that, “In giving tribute to Obiozor, you must be prepared for a post-election crisis. But, whoever causes or initiates it, must not get away with it.”

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