The pan Yoruba socio cultural organization, Afenifere Tuesday night
endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for the next
month’s Presidential election.
The group at the end of its meeting held at the residence of its
Leader, Chief Ruben Fasoranti passed a vote of confidence on the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate insisting that President Jonathan is the right choice to rule the country and mentioned continuity as the reason for the endorsement.
The prominent Yoruba leaders at the meeting including Governor
Olusegun Mimiko and former Ogun state Governor, Chief Gbenga Daniel
had earlier held a closed door meeting with President Jonathan at
Fasoranti’s residence.
The Afenifere Leaders stressed the need for continuity of the lofty
transformation programmes of President Jonathan, saying all Nigerians
who appreciate good work must support Jonathan.
President Jonathan who arrived Ondo state yesterday was received by
Governor Mimiko and he’s expected to address his supporters today at
the Democracy park, Akure.
The President was in the state for the presidential campaign rally of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Olusegun Mimiko and former Ogun state Governor, Chief Gbenga Daniel
had earlier held a closed door meeting with President Jonathan at
Fasoranti’s residence.
The Afenifere Leaders stressed the need for continuity of the lofty
transformation programmes of President Jonathan, saying all Nigerians
who appreciate good work must support Jonathan.
President Jonathan who arrived Ondo state yesterday was received by
Governor Mimiko and he’s expected to address his supporters today at
the Democracy park, Akure.
The President was in the state for the presidential campaign rally of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
