Nigeria, March 16, 2016 – Kwara State chapter of Afenifere Renewal Group has called for support of the unity agenda of the Ooni of Ile-Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi among Yoruba traditional rulers.
In a statement signed by the chapter’s chairman, Asiwaju Joe Olarogun, the group implored Yoruba monarchs to embrace the agenda and desist from any act that may hinder the current initiative.
“This is the period to support the unity agenda that the Ooni Ogunwusi has started,” the statement said. “Anything that may cause distraction or hindrance should therefore be ignored.”
“We had hoped that our revered monarchs will immediately key into this initiative but other than those that have commended the Ooni, we are yet to see any other monarch taking up the agenda. Instead, we have observed media exchanges among frontline Yoruba monarchs on issues that do not directly augur well for their people. Definitely, obsession with the past does not erase the current reality neither does it guarantee the future.”
“Yorubaland is currently being buffeted by many challenges including nomadic herdsmen terror and deepening poverty. At this time, it is more beneficial for any Yoruba monarch to be seen reciprocating the gestures of the Ooni. We hope to see our monarchs personalise this agenda until the entire Yorubaland becomes united in purpose,” the statement said.
“We also call on all well-meaning Yoruba sons and daughters to drum up support for this agenda until it rings loud in all nooks in Yorubaland. We all should seize this moment that portends greatness for our nation.”
