The Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, described Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as a man of integrity, but clarified that he has not yet endorsed him. The two met in Lagos on Monday, and Adams said Obi’s visit provided an opportunity for the Labour Party candidate to present his party’s blueprint to the organization.
Adams emphasized that the Oodua Peoples Congress would not be used to disrupt Lagos or Yoruba land during the elections. He noted, “Your visit is not an endorsement but an opportunity for you to present the blueprint of your party to us as an organisation. From what you have highlighted so far, I hope you are a man of integrity. My prayer is that God will grant your heart’s desires.” He added, “I appreciate your gesture and respect for the revered stool of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land. It shows your passion and dedication. Your respect for the stool reflects your understanding of Nigeria’s problems.”
For the time being, Adams said the OPC remains neutral regarding the presidential race, pending consultations with stakeholders. “As the Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, leader of the OPC and global convener of the OPU, we are neutral for now. However, we will discuss the issue at various meetings of our stakeholders both in Nigeria and in the diaspora,” he explained.
Adams called for any aspiring president to restructure the country into federating units, allowing each region to develop at its own pace. “With all your beautiful ideas, if Nigeria is not restructured to regionalism, it will be very difficult to achieve.” He also mentioned that he has always maintained a good relationship with the Igbo people.
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