Afenifere leader Chief Reuben Fasoranti backs President Tinubu and South West lawmakers for re-election, praising their role in Nigeria’s restructuring and economic rebirth
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n a powerful show of support, the respected leader of Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti (OFR), has publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for continued leadership, commending his “quiet revolution” and commitment to national rebirth.
The Yoruba elder statesman made his endorsement in a letter addressed directly to the President, describing him as “Omo Yoruba Àtàtà”—a worthy son of the Yoruba people.
The two-page letter, signed by the 97-year-old leader, praises Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s political and economic transformation, even as the reforms come with difficult consequences.
Fasoranti noted that these efforts were necessary steps for the rebirth of a new Nigeria, grounded in regional development and national identity.
“We observed your quiet revolution in steering our country to the trajectory where we started from,” Fasoranti wrote.
“This is the path to irreversible development… especially with the establishment of Regional Economic Development building blocs, including the South West Development Commission.”
Yoruba land will never forget you in your silent restructuring of our political economy… we have got your back, as always.
The Afenifere leader further commended the President’s commitment to upholding Yoruba values of enterprise, leadership and integrity, saying Tinubu had proven the confidence reposed in him by Afenifere was never misplaced.
Importantly, Chief Fasoranti also called for the continuity of South West representatives at the National Assembly, across party lines, highlighting their cooperation with President Tinubu as a major contributor to Nigeria’s ongoing progress.
He specifically encouraged efforts to ensure their re-election so that they may “take the race to the end together.”
In a deeply personal tone, Fasoranti referenced a past meeting with President Tinubu, calling it a conversation “between father and son; between brothers of common heritage,” and expressed satisfaction that the President had remained faithful to his promise to serve both the Yoruba people and all Nigerians.
The endorsement is significant not only for President Tinubu’s administration but also for key South West politicians, including former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), who is among those the elder statesman indirectly urged to be supported for continued service.
Closing the letter with blessings and ancestral goodwill, Fasoranti wrote: “Bola, o’ò ní té l’ójú omo aráyé, ìkó kíí kó bálá, Omo aráyé kò ní rí ìdí re. Odua a gbe wa o.” (Translation: “Bola, you will not be put to shame, no burden will disgrace you, and people will not see your downfall. May Odua continue to protect us.”)
This latest development further cements President Tinubu’s standing in the South West and reinforces Afenifere’s historical influence in shaping the region’s political direction.
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, has been appointed as a Sub-National Representative to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) African Executive Committee.
The announcement was formally conveyed through a letter from the CPA Africa Region, which was read on the floor of the Assembly by the Clerk, Mr. Olalekan Onafeko, on Tuesday, March 10. The appointment confirms Speaker Obasa’s three-year tenure, spanning 2026 to 2029.
Lawmakers took turns to congratulate Speaker Obasa, praising his devotion to parliamentary service and his consistent efforts to strengthen legislative practice. They described his appointment as a recognition of his hard work and a reflection of Lagos State’s growing influence within the Commonwealth. Members noted that his achievements continue to bring pride not only to Lagos but to Nigeria as a whole.
In his remarks, Speaker Obasa expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support, urging them to remain steadfast in prioritizing the progress of the Assembly and to continue working collectively to advance the legislature. He further directed the Clerk to send a formal letter of appreciation to the CPA African Region for the honour bestowed upon him. “Let us always put the House of Assembly first and never relent in our efforts to move the legislature forward, ” Obasa concluded.
The CPA African Region plays a pivotal role in advancing the interests of African parliaments within the Commonwealth. It is widely recognized for promoting gender equality, women’s empowerment, respect for human rights, democracy, and good governance across member nations.
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