Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that moves are in top gear to reconcile the National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, and his predecessor, Pa Reuben Fasoranti .
The governor, who attended the meeting, on Tuesday, told journalists, after the closed-door engagement, that the meeting centred around reconciling the two Afenifere leaders.
Governor Makinde said: “We’re all aware of the issues between our two leaders, and leaders of Afenifere, Baba Ayo Adebanjo and Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
“Partisan issues and elections have come and gone and now we’re talking about the unity of the Yoruba race.
“And these frontline leaders of Afenifere, thought it fit to come together and start the process of seeking unity in Yorubaland.
“Starting with our two leaders to make sure that they come together and we know that once they come together we will also have the desired unity in Yorubaland.
“And if you put it in proper perspective, whenever Yorubaland is united, Nigeria is united and whenever you have issues and challenges in Yorubaland, it usually spirals into other parts of Nigeria so, this is to demonstrate my support for the steps that are being taken and also to let them know that I’m committed to unity in Yorubaland.”
While advising followers of the two prominent Afenifere leaders, the governor also said: “Once you tie the knot at the appropriate places, every other thing will fall in place.
“Once they see the two Babas come together, we won’t even need to appeal to the people because, at that time, you won’t have to talk much, people would have seen that the two leaders are now back together.”
Very good move. May God help the brains behind the move to achieve desired results. Those agitating for divisions through name callings should shift their swords. They remain Yoruba leaders till God call them home. Bless you Gov. Makinde