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Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by nairavsdollars(f): 7:23am On Sep 16, 2019
Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

Olabode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has bemoaned the division in Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, saying it was time elders in the group concentrated on advancing the interests of the Yoruba nation and stopped dabbling into politics.

The polarity in Afenifere has seen the faction led by Senator Ayo Fasanmi attracting only members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) such as Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Bisi Akande, Segun Osoba, and others, while the other led by Pa Reuben Fasoranti is reputed to have sympathy for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking with Daily Independent, George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, said Afenifere should emulate other socio-cultural organisations in the country such as Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), and the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU).
According to him, these organisations have no political leanings and speak for the interest of their sons and daughters, irrespective of their political affiliations.
He said: “I know Papa Fasoranti and I know Senator Ayo Fasanmi. Papa Fasanmi knows that Pa Fasoranti is a leader in the hierarchy as they were coming from those days.
“When you look at the people which Pa Fasanmi now leads, you will begin to wonder, what is going on here?
“The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) was never divided. Even if it was, it remains the unifying voice from the North.
“Looking back to history, the mistake was that Afenifere should have remained the cultural union of our people and not go into politics.
“But the way the Egbe Omo Oduduwa and the Action Group started, we now put politics and culture together.
“I have a lot of respect for all the leaders in Afenifere and I remember, as a PDP chieftain, I met them and I said ‘let us come together’.
“Then Afenifere was part of Alliance for Democracy (AD), and if you look, that was how Action Group and Egbe Omo Oduduwa started.
“You should be able to divorce politics from cultural matters. People in Yorubaland belong to different political parties, so we said why can’t Afenifere be a cultural union?
“Irrespective of the political party you belong, as a Yoruba man or woman, you are a member of Afenifere.
“We should make Afenifere the strength of Yorubaland, the cultural union of Yorubaland.
“Look at Ohanaeze, you can be a member of any political party, but culturally all Igbo belong to Ohanaeze.
“That is the message the elders of Afenifere have to start giving to the people. They should treat all Yoruba sons and daughters, irrespective of political parties, as their children.
“I want to appeal to the elders in Afenifere that we should assert the body as our cultural union that has no political affiliation. You can promote your party, but when it comes to the voice of the Yoruba people, it resonates all over.
“The Urhobo Progress Union is not affiliated to any political party, the same with Ohanaeze or Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), and it has nothing to do with religion. Some people are looking at Afenifere as if it’s a political party, it is not.”
George also said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and national leader of the ruling APC, would be punished for moving against Yoruba leaders in Afenifere who assisted him politically to where he is today.
He urged Tinubu to collect a Bible from his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is an Assistant Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and read Psalm 73 to get a proper perspective of life.
“If he (Tinubu) thinks he has money, he is mistaken because money is not everything. Nobody has ever died with all his assets buried with him. He should go and read the Holy Book, Psalm 73.
“He can borrow the Bible from his wife because she is a deacon and see what the Almighty God can do, which he did before during the time of David.
“Why is he claiming to be all-in-all? Can he be perpetual? So, sponsoring people and undermining the people who actually brought him to limelight is unfair. There is retributive justice. He will pay for it.”
Also speaking on the state of the nation, George said it was time for politicians in the country to move closer to God in order to atone for their sins.
“We have drifted badly in the wrong direction. We need to move closer to God Almighty.
“Whether a Muslim, Christian, or whatever, we need to go for a season of fasting and praying, because we have offended God.
“That goes across various political parties. We also have the same madness in our party. We need to go back to pray to God to forgive us our sins because there is nothing in life you do, you will pay back for it,” he added.
https://www.independent.ng/why-afenifere-should-drop-its-political-garb-bode-george/

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by helinues: 7:33am On Sep 16, 2019
Which of the versions oo.. If it is Odunmakin's own, money no circulate be that

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by nairavsdollars(f): 7:34am On Sep 16, 2019
who told u that?
helinues:
Which of the versions oo.. If it is Odunmakin's own, money no circulate be that

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by helinues: 7:37am On Sep 16, 2019
nairavsdollars:
who told u that?

We all know the magic behind the disappearance of a meat in the mouth.. Hahahaha, Sir Bode condemning Afenifere activities? Lots have went wrong be that

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Becoted001(m): 7:41am On Sep 16, 2019
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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Citytrend: 7:42am On Sep 16, 2019
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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by YorubaWarrior: 7:43am On Sep 16, 2019
Can this convict just keep his corrupt and thief mouth shut for life? This kind of convicts shouldn't be given attention snd reverence but, poverty no go let 9ja pple think. angry

These are the wolves that destroyed this country by their looting activities. angry

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by ppreye(m): 7:43am On Sep 16, 2019
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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Sylraph1: 7:46am On Sep 16, 2019
I believe everything they do is for the interest of thier people.....
Just that some of thiers don't want them because they are no playing along with dictates and antics of TINIBU
Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Crazeworld(m): 7:46am On Sep 16, 2019
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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Olanipekun1: 7:48am On Sep 16, 2019
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YorubaWarrior:
Can this convict just keep his corrupt and thief mouth shut for life? This kind of convicts shouldn't be given attention snd reverence but, poverty no go let 9ja pple think. angry

These are the wolves that destroyed this country by their looting activities. angry
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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by KIDfurniture(m): 7:49am On Sep 16, 2019
They will do anything for the money... soon you will see Afenifere democratic party , Afenifere church of God , Afenifere international mosque, Afenifere orphanage home.

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Built2last: 7:50am On Sep 16, 2019
*"The painful twist about life in Nigeria".*


*Two kids are born August 31st, 1980, one in Kano (Jubril) another in Enugu (Emeka).*

They go to primary school in those areas and get to Primary 6, now the twist begins.

*They both take Federal Common Entrance, Emeka scores 168/200 and Jubril 16/200. For some silly quota system, they both end up in the same class at Federal Government College, Enugu (FGCE).*

Emeka continues to come 1st-3rd in the class of 30 and Jubril 25-29th/30.

*6 years later, WASCE and JAMB are taken. Emeka had 6As and 2Cs (WASCE) and 286/400 (JAMB) while Jubril had 5Cs and 2Ps and 106/400 in JAMB.*

Again by a warped and weird stroke they end up in the same Law Faculty in University of Nigeria, Enugu campus.

*5 years later Emeka graduates with 2-1 and Jibril with a Pass!*

Emeka is done with Law school at Abuja - No Job after NYSC.

*Jubril as soon as he gets out of Abuja Law school then one year NYSC gets a job as a Magistrate at the Federal Magistrate Court Abuja, 2 years later he is promoted as a Judge.*

Emeka still struggling, decides to join some Trio Igbo Law outfit in Abuja as a junior lawyer.

*5 years later he is still carrying files and coming to defend low level cases at Jubril's court.*

Now, you are Emeka or Emeka's relative, kit and kin, will you want Nigeria to continue like this.

*No way! That's the problem with Nigeria as it is.*

It's strongly skewed to the advantage of a particular ethnic group in Nigeria.

*Must we allow this to continue?*

The truth be told in all sincerity, the Labour of our heroes past can never be in vain.

*As God would have it, one day, Emeka finds his way to England, he immediately thrills them with his brilliance and in less than 5 years he becomes a full Professor.*

He could achieve his dreams elsewhere but his Country.

*This really hurts.... SAY NO TO SILLY QUOTA

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by muykem: 7:50am On Sep 16, 2019
How can Bode George said this when he knows that Odumakin is more vibrant as opposition spokesman than PDP spokesman.

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Nobody: 7:55am On Sep 16, 2019
You can't take politics out of some of the socio-cultura group because whatever the political Offis holder does it affect them directly or indirectly...
And some of their members are retired politicians... So what do you expect?
Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by sammyj: 7:59am On Sep 16, 2019
I’m of the same opinion as this as degraded the purpose, mission of this group. Bode Judge is on point !! wink

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Sylraph1: 8:02am On Sep 16, 2019
Built2last:
*"The painful twist about life in Nigeria".*


*Two kids are born August 31st, 1980, one in Kano (Jubril) another in Enugu (Emeka).*

They go to primary school in those areas and get to Primary 6, now the twist begins.

*They both take Federal Common Entrance, Emeka scores 168/200 and Jubril 16/200. For some silly quota system, they both end up in the same class at Federal Government College, Enugu (FGCE).*

Emeka continues to come 1st-3rd in the class of 30 and Jubril 25-29th/30.

*6 years later, WASCE and JAMB are taken. Emeka had 6As and 2Cs (WASCE) and 286/400 (JAMB) while Jubril had 5Cs and 2Ps and 106/400 in JAMB.*

Again by a warped and weird stroke they end up in the same Law Faculty in University of Nigeria, Enugu campus.

*5 years later Emeka graduates with 2-1 and Jibril with a Pass!*

Emeka is done with Law school at Abuja - No Job after NYSC.

*Jubril as soon as he gets out of Abuja Law school then one year NYSC gets a job as a Magistrate at the Federal Magistrate Court Abuja, 2 years later he is promoted as a Judge.*

Emeka still struggling, decides to join some Trio Igbo Law outfit in Abuja as a junior lawyer.

*5 years later he is still carrying files and coming to defend low level cases at Jubril's court.*

Now, you are Emeka or Emeka's relative, kit and kin, will you want Nigeria to continue like this.

*No way! That's the problem with Nigeria as it is.*

It's strongly skewed to the advantage of a particular ethnic group in Nigeria.

*Must we allow this to continue?*

The truth be told in all sincerity, the Labour of our heroes past can never be in vain.

*As God would have it, one day, Emeka finds his way to England, he immediately thrills them with his brilliance and in less than 5 years he becomes a full Professor.*

He could achieve his dreams elsewhere but his Country.

*This really hurts.... SAY NO TO SILLY QUOTA
That is why I don't blame IPOB for demanding thier freedom from this shit hole called Nigeria

A country that negotiate with bandits but kill and arrest IPOB for demanding freedom

Negotiate with terrorists but kill and arrest anyone that stood against the evil and corrupt Government

Release so called REPENTANT TERRORIST back into the society but kill and arrest her citizens ansd students for protesting and demanding thier lawful right.

Only those who benefit from this country will never want the country to separate

ONE NIGERIA IS A HUGE SCAM

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by bigerboy200: 8:18am On Sep 16, 2019
Tinubu is this man’s nightmare. He can’t grant an interview without calling Tinubu this Tinubu that. He must swallow his pride and accept that Tinubu is his senior politically.

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by josephinne(f): 8:36am On Sep 16, 2019
Emulate UPU as in what?? UPU that is at the centre of Delta Politics?? Its like brain is paining this Oloshi

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by kutchs: 9:09am On Sep 16, 2019
nairavsdollars:
Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

Olabode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has bemoaned the division in Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, saying it was time elders in the group concentrated on advancing the interests of the Yoruba nation and stopped dabbling into politics.

The polarity in Afenifere has seen the faction led by Senator Ayo Fasanmi attracting only members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) such as Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Bisi Akande, Segun Osoba, and others, while the other led by Pa Reuben Fasoranti is reputed to have sympathy for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking with Daily Independent, George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, said Afenifere should emulate other socio-cultural organisations in the country such as Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), and the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU).
According to him, these organisations have no political leanings and speak for the interest of their sons and daughters, irrespective of their political affiliations.
He said: “I know Papa Fasoranti and I know Senator Ayo Fasanmi. Papa Fasanmi knows that Pa Fasoranti is a leader in the hierarchy as they were coming from those days.
“When you look at the people which Pa Fasanmi now leads, you will begin to wonder, what is going on here?
“The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) was never divided. Even if it was, it remains the unifying voice from the North.
“Looking back to history, the mistake was that Afenifere should have remained the cultural union of our people and not go into politics.
“But the way the Egbe Omo Oduduwa and the Action Group started, we now put politics and culture together.
“I have a lot of respect for all the leaders in Afenifere and I remember, as a PDP chieftain, I met them and I said ‘let us come together’.
“Then Afenifere was part of Alliance for Democracy (AD), and if you look, that was how Action Group and Egbe Omo Oduduwa started.
“You should be able to divorce politics from cultural matters. People in Yorubaland belong to different political parties, so we said why can’t Afenifere be a cultural union?
“Irrespective of the political party you belong, as a Yoruba man or woman, you are a member of Afenifere.
“We should make Afenifere the strength of Yorubaland, the cultural union of Yorubaland.
“Look at Ohanaeze, you can be a member of any political party, but culturally all Igbo belong to Ohanaeze.
“That is the message the elders of Afenifere have to start giving to the people. They should treat all Yoruba sons and daughters, irrespective of political parties, as their children.
“I want to appeal to the elders in Afenifere that we should assert the body as our cultural union that has no political affiliation. You can promote your party, but when it comes to the voice of the Yoruba people, it resonates all over.
“The Urhobo Progress Union is not affiliated to any political party, the same with Ohanaeze or Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), and it has nothing to do with religion. Some people are looking at Afenifere as if it’s a political party, it is not.”
George also said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and national leader of the ruling APC, would be punished for moving against Yoruba leaders in Afenifere who assisted him politically to where he is today.
He urged Tinubu to collect a Bible from his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is an Assistant Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and read Psalm 73 to get a proper perspective of life.
“If he (Tinubu) thinks he has money, he is mistaken because money is not everything. Nobody has ever died with all his assets buried with him. He should go and read the Holy Book, Psalm 73.
“He can borrow the Bible from his wife because she is a deacon and see what the Almighty God can do, which he did before during the time of David.
“Why is he claiming to be all-in-all? Can he be perpetual? So, sponsoring people and undermining the people who actually brought him to limelight is unfair. There is retributive justice. He will pay for it.”
Also speaking on the state of the nation, George said it was time for politicians in the country to move closer to God in order to atone for their sins.
“We have drifted badly in the wrong direction. We need to move closer to God Almighty.
“Whether a Muslim, Christian, or whatever, we need to go for a season of fasting and praying, because we have offended God.
“That goes across various political parties. We also have the same madness in our party. We need to go back to pray to God to forgive us our sins because there is nothing in life you do, you will pay back for it,” he added.
https://www.independent.ng/why-afenifere-should-drop-its-political-garb-bode-george/
How can you possibly divorce politics from the society and culture. Does Chief George not know that the political climate/decisions of political actors affect the socio-cultural well being of the people?

It's akin to asking the clergy to stay off politics as if they are not political beings.
Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by Emu4life(m): 9:18am On Sep 16, 2019
True. The more you dabble into politics, the more you become culturally insignificant.
Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by JobNowNowNg: 9:29am On Sep 16, 2019
Built2last:
*"The painful twist about life in Nigeria".*


*Two kids are born August 31st, 1980, one in Kano (Jubril) another in Enugu (Emeka).*

They go to primary school in those areas and get to Primary 6, now the twist begins.

*They both take Federal Common Entrance, Emeka scores 168/200 and Jubril 16/200. For some silly quota system, they both end up in the same class at Federal Government College, Enugu (FGCE).*

Emeka continues to come 1st-3rd in the class of 30 and Jubril 25-29th/30.

*6 years later, WASCE and JAMB are taken. Emeka had 6As and 2Cs (WASCE) and 286/400 (JAMB) while Jubril had 5Cs and 2Ps and 106/400 in JAMB.*

Again by a warped and weird stroke they end up in the same Law Faculty in University of Nigeria, Enugu campus.

*5 years later Emeka graduates with 2-1 and Jibril with a Pass!*

Emeka is done with Law school at Abuja - No Job after NYSC.

*Jubril as soon as he gets out of Abuja Law school then one year NYSC gets a job as a Magistrate at the Federal Magistrate Court Abuja, 2 years later he is promoted as a Judge.*

Emeka still struggling, decides to join some Trio Igbo Law outfit in Abuja as a junior lawyer.

*5 years later he is still carrying files and coming to defend low level cases at Jubril's court.*

Now, you are Emeka or Emeka's relative, kit and kin, will you want Nigeria to continue like this.

*No way! That's the problem with Nigeria as it is.*

It's strongly skewed to the advantage of a particular ethnic group in Nigeria.

*Must we allow this to continue?*

The truth be told in all sincerity, the Labour of our heroes past can never be in vain.

*As God would have it, one day, Emeka finds his way to England, he immediately thrills them with his brilliance and in less than 5 years he becomes a full Professor.*

He could achieve his dreams elsewhere but his Country.

*This really hurts.... SAY NO TO SILLY QUOTA

Link that your most popular comment to your signature.

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Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by joepepsy(m): 10:09am On Sep 16, 2019
This is the kind of narrative we need, I never want Nigeria to divide but with this am having a rethink. .This is spot on, as in wow!!
Built2last:
*"The painful twist about life in Nigeria".*


*Two kids are born August 31st, 1980, one in Kano (Jubril) another in Enugu (Emeka).*

They go to primary school in those areas and get to Primary 6, now the twist begins.

*They both take Federal Common Entrance, Emeka scores 168/200 and Jubril 16/200. For some silly quota system, they both end up in the same class at Federal Government College, Enugu (FGCE).*

Emeka continues to come 1st-3rd in the class of 30 and Jubril 25-29th/30.

*6 years later, WASCE and JAMB are taken. Emeka had 6As and 2Cs (WASCE) and 286/400 (JAMB) while Jubril had 5Cs and 2Ps and 106/400 in JAMB.*

Again by a warped and weird stroke they end up in the same Law Faculty in University of Nigeria, Enugu campus.

*5 years later Emeka graduates with 2-1 and Jibril with a Pass!*

Emeka is done with Law school at Abuja - No Job after NYSC.

*Jubril as soon as he gets out of Abuja Law school then one year NYSC gets a job as a Magistrate at the Federal Magistrate Court Abuja, 2 years later he is promoted as a Judge.*

Emeka still struggling, decides to join some Trio Igbo Law outfit in Abuja as a junior lawyer.

*5 years later he is still carrying files and coming to defend low level cases at Jubril's court.*

Now, you are Emeka or Emeka's relative, kit and kin, will you want Nigeria to continue like this.

*No way! That's the problem with Nigeria as it is.*

It's strongly skewed to the advantage of a particular ethnic group in Nigeria.

*Must we allow this to continue?*

The truth be told in all sincerity, the Labour of our heroes past can never be in vain.

*As God would have it, one day, Emeka finds his way to England, he immediately thrills them with his brilliance and in less than 5 years he becomes a full Professor.*

He could achieve his dreams elsewhere but his Country.

*This really hurts.... SAY NO TO SILLY QUOTA
Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by raumdeuter: 2:10pm On Sep 16, 2019
Built2last:
*"The painful twist about life in Nigeria".*


*Two kids are born August 31st, 1980, one in Kano (Jubril) another in Enugu (Emeka).*

They go to primary school in those areas and get to Primary 6, now the twist begins.

*They both take Federal Common Entrance, Emeka scores 168/200 and Jubril 16/200. For some silly quota system, they both end up in the same class at Federal Government College, Enugu (FGCE).*

Emeka continues to come 1st-3rd in the class of 30 and Jubril 25-29th/30.

*6 years later, WASCE and JAMB are taken. Emeka had 6As and 2Cs (WASCE) and 286/400 (JAMB) while Jubril had 5Cs and 2Ps and 106/400 in JAMB.*

Again by a warped and weird stroke they end up in the same Law Faculty in University of Nigeria, Enugu campus.

*5 years later Emeka graduates with 2-1 and Jibril with a Pass!*

Emeka is done with Law school at Abuja - No Job after NYSC.

*Jubril as soon as he gets out of Abuja Law school then one year NYSC gets a job as a Magistrate at the Federal Magistrate Court Abuja, 2 years later he is promoted as a Judge.*

Emeka still struggling, decides to join some Trio Igbo Law outfit in Abuja as a junior lawyer.

*5 years later he is still carrying files and coming to defend low level cases at Jubril's court.*

Now, you are Emeka or Emeka's relative, kit and kin, will you want Nigeria to continue like this.

*No way! That's the problem with Nigeria as it is.*

It's strongly skewed to the advantage of a particular ethnic group in Nigeria.

*Must we allow this to continue?*

The truth be told in all sincerity, the Labour of our heroes past can never be in vain.

*As God would have it, one day, Emeka finds his way to England, he immediately thrills them with his brilliance and in less than 5 years he becomes a full Professor.*

He could achieve his dreams elsewhere but his Country.

*This really hurts.... SAY NO TO SILLY QUOTA

First why were Federal Govt colleges established? Federal govt colleges were established to have all students from all states and tribes equally represented in these schools to foster unity, That is why they are called Unity schools. You cannot have a Unity school where all students are from Enugu or Ondo or Katsina state alone.

Federal Govt College isn't the only school available, If you want strictly merit, there are other schools for that

The mode of admission has never been solely merit

That is why in US, you have admission quota for minorities nd educationally disadvantaged groups

A white boy can score 2400 in SAT and not get admission while a black, Hispanic or native American kid can score less and get admission in the same school through affirmative action

Anything FG sponsored and financed needs to have a representation of all states and tribes
Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by StaffofOrayan(m): 4:17pm On Sep 16, 2019
YorubaWarrior:
Can this convict just keep his corrupt and thief mouth shut for life? This kind of convicts shouldn't be given attention snd reverence but, poverty no go let 9ja pple think. angry

These are the wolves that destroyed this country by their looting activities. angry

His solution is one year fasting and prayer hehehe
Clowns parading as elders
Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by orisa37: 5:56pm On Sep 16, 2019
[quote author=nairavsdollars post=82274133]Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

Olabode George, a former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has bemoaned the division in Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, saying it was time elders in the group concentrated on advancing the interests of the Yoruba nation and stopped dabbling into politics.

The polarity in Afenifere has seen the faction led by Senator Ayo Fasanmi attracting only members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) such as Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Bisi Akande, Segun Osoba, and others, while the other led by Pa Reuben Fasoranti is reputed to have sympathy for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Speaking with Daily Independent, George, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland, said Afenifere should emulate other socio-cultural organisations in the country such as Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), and the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU).
According to him, these organisations have no political leanings and speak for the interest of their sons and daughters, irrespective of their political affiliations.
He said: “I know Papa Fasoranti and I know Senator Ayo Fasanmi. Papa Fasanmi knows that Pa Fasoranti is a leader in the hierarchy as they were coming from those days.
“When you look at the people which Pa Fasanmi now leads, you will begin to wonder, what is going on here?
“The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) was never divided. Even if it was, it remains the unifying voice from the North.
“Looking back to history, the mistake was that Afenifere should have remained the cultural union of our people and not go into politics.
“But the way the Egbe Omo Oduduwa and the Action Group started, we now put politics and culture together.
“I have a lot of respect for all the leaders in Afenifere and I remember, as a PDP chieftain, I met them and I said ‘let us come together’.
“Then Afenifere was part of Alliance for Democracy (AD), and if you look, that was how Action Group and Egbe Omo Oduduwa started.
“You should be able to divorce politics from cultural matters. People in Yorubaland belong to different political parties, so we said why can’t Afenifere be a cultural union?
“Irrespective of the political party you belong, as a Yoruba man or woman, you are a member of Afenifere.
“We should make Afenifere the strength of Yorubaland, the cultural union of Yorubaland.
“Look at Ohanaeze, you can be a member of any political party, but culturally all Igbo belong to Ohanaeze.
“That is the message the elders of Afenifere have to start giving to the people. They should treat all Yoruba sons and daughters, irrespective of political parties, as their children.
“I want to appeal to the elders in Afenifere that we should assert the body as our cultural union that has no political affiliation. You can promote your party, but when it comes to the voice of the Yoruba people, it resonates all over.
“The Urhobo Progress Union is not affiliated to any political party, the same with Ohanaeze or Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), and it has nothing to do with religion. Some people are looking at Afenifere as if it’s a political party, it is not.”
George also said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and national leader of the ruling APC, would be punished for moving against Yoruba leaders in Afenifere who assisted him politically to where he is today.
He urged Tinubu to collect a Bible from his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who is an Assistant Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), and read Psalm 73 to get a proper perspective of life.
“If he (Tinubu) thinks he has money, he is mistaken because money is not everything. Nobody has ever died with all his assets buried with him. He should go and read the Holy Book, Psalm 73.
“He can borrow the Bible from his wife because she is a deacon and see what the Almighty God can do, which he did before during the time of David.
“Why is he claiming to be all-in-all? Can he be perpetual? So, sponsoring people and undermining the people who actually brought him to limelight is unfair. There is retributive justice. He will pay for it.”
Also speaking on the state of the nation, George said it was time for politicians in the country to move closer to God in order to atone for their sins.
“We have drifted badly in the wrong direction. We need to move closer to God Almighty.
“Whether a Muslim, Christian, or whatever, we need to go for a season of fasting and praying, because we have offended God.
“That goes across various political parties. We also have the same madness in our party. We need to go back to pray to God to forgive us our sins because there is nothing in life you do, you will pay back for it,” he added.
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Good. But check The Name AFENIFERE. The Focus is in FERE and the Politics of economic and social well-being of the people for the people.
Re: Afenifere Should Stop Dabbling Into Politics, Remain Socio-cultural -bode George by tk4rd: 6:28am On Sep 17, 2019
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