Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 poll Peter Obi on Monday celebrated Ayo Adebanjo leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere on his 95th birthday.
Obi said in a message shared on social media that he admires and respects Adebanjo’s courage in speaking up against bad governance and flawed public policies.
He said, “On behalf of my family, I wish a very respected father-figure, Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Chief PA Ayo Adebanjo a very hearty happy birthday. Daddy, you have remained a resounding and consistent voice in preaching for a better and egalitarian Nigeria.
“I admire and respect above all, your courage in speaking up on bad governance and flawed public policies. Your patriotic fervour is exemplary.”
The former governor of Anambra State added, “As you clock 95 years today, I thank God for the gift of your life to our nation and humanity. Your place in the annals of Nigeria’s history is secure. May God protect and bless you always with abundant health and happiness.”
Adebanjo’s faction of Afenifere endorsed Obi ahead of the poll in February. But the retired leader of the group Reuben Fasoranti led another faction which endorsed Bola Tinubu of the APC the eventual winner of the presidential election.
Adebanjo twice attended attended Obi’s campaign rally prior to the election.
