By Charles Adingupu
As Court adjourns hearing to Wednesday this week on the petition challenging the election victory of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the just concluded Feb 25 presidential election,
the Arole Oduduwa, Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II (CFR) has appealed to all Nigerians regardless of party affiliations to unite and work together with the President-Elect for the progress of Nigeria.
Ooni Adeyeye made this call in Lagos while playing host to a high delegation sent by Kenyan President, William Ruto headed by Kenya’s Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Francis Koskie.
The meeting which had in attendance Chairman of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the Chief Executive Officer of the Propetrol, Harry Ebohen, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun and Fintech Guru, Kunmi Demure was held at the Lagos residence of Tinubu where series of discussion was held on how Africa can synergise to bring about national development; creating a platform for prosperity through African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) while creating an innovative future for our young people.
The Ooni averred that Nigeria remains Africa’s largest economy, most populous nation, and a political powerhouse.
“During my last visit, the Kenyan President assured me of his government’s unwavering determination to improve its nations’ and businesses’ footprints in Nigeria.
“Africa is the world’s engine, and we must remodel its priceless natural resources and safeguard its age-old wealth for our progress,” Ooni said.
Ooni also averred that as the country transitions to a new government, it’s best for all hands to be on deck regardless of candidate choice and party affiliations as the election has gone and governance and putting Nigeria on the right path to greatness should be a collective effort.
“As the presidential inauguration approaches, I beseech you all, young and old, Obidients and Atikulates, hopeful and weary, amiable and passionate, to lay down your arms.
There is no reason to waste time looking back; all we have is today and the future. Now is the time to embrace our diversity and uniqueness. We may differ in opinions and approaches to achieving a better Nigeria, but we all want a nation we can be proud of. Let us come together to support the vision of Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua,” he added. is the time to embrace our diversity and uniqueness. We may differ in opinions and approaches to achieving a better Nigeria, but we all want a nation we can be proud of. Let us come together to support the vision of Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua,” he added.
