2023: Afenifere Breakaway Faction Endorses Kwankwaso

A group which calls itself New Afenifere, a breakaway faction of the Yoruba Socio-Political group, has disclosed that it is supporting the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso in the 2023 election.

The development comes amid the controversy trailing Afenifere following a faction of the group backing Labour Party's Peter Obi and another throwing its weight behind the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu.

Ajibade Adeyeye, the coordinator of New Afenifere while speaking at a meeting with Kwankwason on Sunday, stated that the group has made the decision to identify with Kwankwaso because of his track record.

“We have called on our elder statesmen not to impose on us anymore but allow us to choose our preferred presidential candidate because we believe we are old enough to make decisions for ourselves and for our future.

“So, on behalf of the New Afenifere, we have decided to forge ahead and endorse Kwankwaso, together with his running mate, Bishop Isaac Idahosa.

“I beseech all Yoruba race, all Afenifere lovers, all those who desire good governance, who truly want true democracy to continue to exist in Nigeria, to join hands together with us", he said.

Adeyeye added that he was confident that Kwankwaso would not fail Nigerians if elected in 2023.

On his part, Kwankwaso pledged to run an inclusive government that would positively touch every part of the country.

“Let me on behalf of the members of our party thank the leadership of the New Afenifere, for finding us worthy of this endorsement.

“I am not surprised that these young men have decided to endorse us because even in Kano, Northwest and the south, we have young men and women who are supporting this cause.

“I believe NNPP is for young people, the world and everybody. So, I want to thank you for your foresight and for doing the right thing.

“I want to assure you that our party will carry each and every one of you along at national, zone, state and even at grassroots levels."