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| Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by prof2007: 9:28pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Afenifere chieftains Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Senator Femi Okurounmu, on Saturday 18 January, lambasted the All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, for his refusal to speak up on the Western Nigerian Security Network code-named ‘Operation Amotekun’. Tinubu’s Spokesman, Tunde Rahman, however, said the APC chieftain would speak at the appropriate time. Tinubu, who is a former Lagos State governor and leading politicians in the South-West, is yet to speak on Amotekun security initiative launched by the 6 South-West governors 10 days ago. The initiative ignited controversy almost as soon as it was launched with the Federal Government and some leaders and interest groups in the North voicing opposition to the scheme while leaders of thought and the populace of the South West have shown overwhelming support for the initiative. Tinubu’s continued silence on the matter has raised a few eyebrows given the strong support expressed for the initiative by the majority of Yoruba leaders across political divides. Speaking with Sunday PUNCH, however, 91-year-old Adebanjo said Tinubu shouldn’t have formed an alliance with the North in the first place. He said, “It was the likes of Tinubu that told us that the South-West would enjoy many privileges but what has the South-West benefitted from the alliance? He shouldn’t have forged an alliance with them in the first place. He asked the Yoruba people to vote for him (Buhari) and that things would be better. Now that they are being slaughtered and they don’t want us to have our security, you are keeping quiet all because you are being deceived that you will become the President which you will never be. “I have continued to tell him that they are just deceiving him and he is deceiving himself. Which promise has Buhari made and fulfilled? In 2015, he said he would be a born again democrat but does he even obey court orders?” Adebanjo said the silence of the likes of Tinubu would let the Yoruba people know who their real leaders were. He said the Federal Government had no right to discredit Amotekun when it had failed to provide adequate security. The Afenifere chieftain added, “I have always told you that the Yoruba people know who their real leaders are. The problems that the Yoruba people are facing today were caused by men like Tinubu. If they had not gone to forge an alliance with Buhari, we wouldn’t be in this problem. “I told them then that Buhari was only after power. If not, how is it that they neither want to protect us nor allow us protect ourselves? Why is the North allowed to have security agencies while we are not allowed to protect ourselves against armed persons? The police refuse to do anything because of the President’s body language. How could they have killed the daughter of our leader (Pa Reuben Fasoranti) and there has not been a single arrest?" Also speaking, Senator Okurounmu said Tinubu’s silence had exposed him for what he is. Okunrounmu, who represented Ogun-Central senatorial district from 1999 to 2007, said Tinubu did not need any prodding before speaking up. The former lawmaker said, “Tinubu doesn’t need to be prompted before speaking. We have all been speaking on the matter. Their silence is ominous. This thing was launched by the governors, not Afenifere. And such initiatives should be supported by all Yoruba people. “Yoruba people are not idiots, we are not fools. If he doesn’t talk now, then we will know how to describe him. Nobody needs to tell us what he is. Nobody needs to call him anything. Even the illiterate man knows what he is. If the ordinary man on the street is in support of Amotekun, if all Yoruba people say this is what they want and he is refusing to talk, then his silence has exposed him for what he is. His silence speaks loudly.” Meanwhile, the Secretary-General of the Yoruba Council of Elders, Dr Kunle Olajide, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH said he expected Tinubu to have spoken on the issue of Operation Amotekun before now. The YCE scribe said, “I expect him to have spoken much earlier. We are in a democracy and he (Tinubu) is the leader of the ruling party, as far as I am concerned, in the country and majority of the states in the South-West. But of course he also has the right to keep quiet if he doesn’t want to say anything. However, the general expectation of the Yoruba people is that being a political leader, he should speak on this type of issue. “The Federal Government, through the Attorney-General of the Federation, is challenging the legality of our entrenched constitutional right to protect our lives and property. I expect our political leader (Tinubu) to be in the forefront of rebuking whoever authored the statement. We see him as a leader and we expect him to say something.” However, Rahman who is Tinubu’s Media Adviser, said, “His Excellency, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, would not take issue with anybody on the important matter of Amotekun. You know he is a deeply reflective person and a deep thinker. I know that at the appropriate time he would speak on the matter. What time is appropriate is his prerogative in my view. And I think we must all grant him that indulgence.” SOURCE: https://punchng.com/adebanjo-okunronmu-yce-tackle-tinubu-over-silence-on-operation-amotekun/ |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Bigflamie(m): 9:33pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
 . Tinubu will only be the president of republic of Lagos 1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Nobody: 9:40pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
You jokers; Ayo Adebanjo, Okunromu and co should please shut up when it comes to Tinubu on this matter. We Omoluabis are very wise and aware of the games you selfish elders are playing..PLAYING POLITICS WITH OUR LIVES Amotekun being a good measure has been BASTARDIZED IMMEDIATELY THE AFENIFERE and 2023 PRESIDENCY REGIONAL/CABAL PUPPET FAYEMI /schemers hijacked it. This is more of a political scheme than what it’s meant for..it’s dicey now since you all now made it political, something which was meant to be for the whole southwest. It’s the best blackmailing coven hatched by the Tinubu antagonists since it was so easy for the afenifere and co to hijack it easily Lagos and Ogun state being the cash cow here. Amotekun was rushed. Major stakeholders has not been consulted. Tinubu for one is very much indeed Involved in the Yorùbá Project, he’s calculative and reflective; a strategist..so when he’s reluctant to give his words on something..we should try to reason it in all way too not being one sided Amotekun needs to be centralized unlike the shit those selfish governors came up with and control taken away from the governors but semi regulated by the them..each Amotekun should stay in their domain of operations until concrete plan is made to go around this....This is more of a political strategy to the governors. So as an Omoluabi. I’m on the fence for now until how Amotekun is to be controlled and afenifere and co not allowed to hijack it. P.S : Majority of the comments above andbelow me are from Online Ibos ..Tinubu is a man they love to hate so expect more mastubating and name calling of Tinubu person here by them. Isn’t it funny and dicey they have been so involved in the Amotekun of a thing even than the Omoluabis themselves. Kanu preaching hate agains us all of a sudden wants to provide 1 millions volunteers. We all see through y’all games. Igbos sef don hijack Amotekun 2 Likes |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Nobody: 9:49pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
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| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by kayusely70(m): 9:52pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
His Silence Is Rather Selfish 1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Nobody: 9:54pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Abeg make una leave this man naaaaa Must he talk.. You want make 2023 elude him.. 2 Likes |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Conner44: 9:58pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
BAT isn’t supporting Amotekun. How can an aspiring president want something that threatens the unity of the country he wants to 1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by deboysben(m): 9:58pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Okpolo eyes is the most foolish person ever seen. He is silent cos of his illusion to become president which if he talks or act they will deny him the president. Selfish, greedy and longer throat has eaten him up. He is ready to trade his people at all cost just to become president. 1 Like
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| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by clevvermind(m): 10:03pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
The fear of Amotekun have gripped the northerners. I don't know why tinubu is also afraid. 5 Likes |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by yarimo(m): 10:50pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
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| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by MayorofLagos(m): 10:59pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
[[s]quote author=WiLdFLame post=85940730]You jokers; Ayo Adebanjo, Okunromu and co should please shut up when it comes to Tinubu on this matter. We Omoluabis are very wise and aware of the games you selfish elders are playing..PLAYING POLITICS WITH OUR LIVES Amotekun being a good measure has been BASTARDIZED IMMEDIATELY THE AFENIFERE and 2023 PRESIDENCY REGIONAL/CABAL PUPPET FAYEMI /schemers hijacked it. This is more of a political scheme than what it’s meant for..it’s dicey now since you all now made it political, something which was meant to be for the whole southwest. It’s the best blackmailing coven hatched by the Tinubu antagonists since it was so easy for the afenifere and co to hijack it easily Lagos and Ogun state being the cash cow here. Amotekun was rushed. Major stakeholders has not been consulted. Tinubu for one is very much indeed Involved in the Yorùbá Project, he’s calculative and reflective; a strategist..so when he’s reluctant to give his words on something..we should try to reason it in all way too not being one sided Amotekun needs to be centralized unlike the shit those selfish governors came up with and control taken away from the governors but semi regulated by the them..each Amotekun should stay in their domain of operations until concrete plan is made to go around this....This is more of a political strategy to the governors. So as an Omoluabi. I’m on the fence for now until how Amotekun is to be controlled and afenifere and co not allowed to hijack it. P.S : Majority of the comments above andbelow me are from Online Ibos ..Tinubu is a man they love to hate so expect more mastubating and name calling of Tinubu person here by them. Isn’t it funny and dicey they have been so involved in the Amotekun of a thing even than the Omoluabis themselves. Kanu preaching hate agains us all of a sudden wants to provide 1 millions volunteers. We all see through y’all games. Igbos sef don hijack Amotekun [/quote][/s] Bullshyte! 6 Likes |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by scribble: 11:02pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
WiLdFLame: Tinubu will sell his own great grandmother, Madam Tinubu, who was a seller of persons herself, if you tell him they will give him common VP in 2023. The man no dey use him from eye glance power 2 Likes |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by deboysben(m): 11:03pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
yarimo:your nightmare 1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by babyfaceafrica: 11:09pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
I don't know why people are surprised with Tinubu silence, he is a politician nah, if anything does not tally with his political aspiration, he won't agree. All Nigerian politicians are the same... Greedy ND self- centered 1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Nobody: 11:29pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
MayorofLagos:Dem don come Awon Okoro!!! 1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Mightyhaiz: 11:32pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Amuatoka  1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by jeebz: 1:17am On Jan 20, 2020 |
WiLdFLame:I mostly agree here, let each governor move a bill to the state house. Then, modalities for interstate collaboration can be make subsequently. |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Racoon(m): 1:34am On Jan 20, 2020 |
Nigeria has been in a difficult situation because of the activities of killer herdsmen. Mind you,these herdsmen have been labelled as the fourth deadliest terrorist group in the world by the Global Terrorism Index.They have carried out massacres in rural and agrarian communities, and have been emboldened enough by the slackness of state security forces to move into urban settingshttps://punchng.com/tinubu-defender-of-the-fulani/ 2 Likes |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Nobody: 11:13am On Jan 20, 2020 |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Subzero047: 11:20am On Jan 20, 2020 |
Afonjas are already backstabbing the Amotekun The person that called them betrayers didn't make mistake 2 Likes |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Subzero047: 11:21am On Jan 20, 2020 |
The North should keep silent and watch the Yorubas destroy the Amotekun by themselves 1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by Lagosfinder(m): 11:25am On Jan 20, 2020 |
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| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by 24SEVEN: 11:52am On Jan 20, 2020 |
Seriously, for an issue that directly affects the wellbeing of Yorubaland, Tinubus silence on Amotekun is deafening. 1 Like |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by immaculatesense(m): 12:12pm On Jan 20, 2020 |
Subzero047:See ur craziness...Y ur governors not in support of IPOB...wen I served in Ebonyi...I always listen as Nnamdi KANU always curse dem...does dat not show dat u pple are more scattered dan imagine...at least over 90% of Yoruba's support Amotekun...tell me wat is the percent of Igbo's dat Support ur IPOB...once u can answer dat den u will be able to understand d tribes dat av more internal betrayal...brainless idiot...we Yoruba's are more united and u guys can ever be in 1000 years |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by CharlotteFlair: 8:58am On Jan 21, 2020 |
WiLdFLame:A lengthy trash indeed! Only you are wailing that Tinubu was not allowed to hijack it for political control, only is wailing that Afenifere and Co have hijacked it for political reasons. You are not good at this but nice try. |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by CharlotteFlair: 9:01am On Jan 21, 2020 |
WiLdFLame:Evasion! He's one of you taratara tokantokan, infact he's one of the formost Yoruba defenders here. Educate him with you know that he doesn't instead of playing ping pong. |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by CharlotteFlair: 9:08am On Jan 21, 2020 |
immaculatesense:By comparing Amotoekun with Ipob which are two different entities formed for two different purposes from my own understanding, you have proved aboookis right that Amotoekun is a tool against the so called unity of Nigeria. |
| Re: Adebanjo, Okunronmu, YCE Tackle Tinubu Over Silence On Operation Amotekun by CharlotteFlair: 9:14am On Jan 21, 2020 |
Tinubu has already called buhari on phone to give his position. Baba, I nor follow ooo . I was not even consulted. My enemies Afenifere and OPC and Fayemi are the ones supporting it oo Remember that I blamed Evans when Fasoranti's daughter was killed. All you zombies expecting Tinubu to talk to the press and say what you want to hear are wasting time. The man dey him house, go beat am |
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