Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has warned against attempts by some people to turn the current situation in Lagos into an ethnic and tribal war.

While commiserating with the victims of the shooting in Lekki and others who have lost their lives since the #EndSARS protests began, the group, in a statement by its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti said it identified with young Nigerians who are demanding a better society.

While also calling on Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to apologise over the killings, the group also condemned President Muhammadu Buhari's silence over 48 hours after the incident.

The statement reads "Afenifere is in deep mourning over the Tuesday mindless massacre of peaceful innocent Protesters in Lekki by bloodsucking Nigerian solders.

The space where Muslims prayed on Friday and Christians on Sunday was turned to a bloody ground when the Nigerian state showed itsbeastiality".


"We mourn all the dead and commiserate with their families.We once again identify with the young ones in their just demands for a better society.Mr Babajide Sanwo-0lu, the Governor of Lagos has denied inviting soilders to Lagos, we need to know who deployed those killers through an international inquiry".


"It is also pathetic that the President has kept mute over the killings and has not deemed it necessary to visit the scene or commiserate with those who lost dear ones".


"We have also noticed the massive destruction of property in the city after the killings which security forces who were eager to kill innocent people have not been able to stop".

"We appeal for calm and a halt to destruction.We are not unawares of attempt to cause ethnic divisions over what is going on. WE should be careful not to play unto the hands of those who have exploited our peoples through divide and rule over the years".

The unity of the oppressed is key at the moment and our peoples are enjoined to avoid any action that could be misinterpreted as solidarity is required at this moment.

We demand the arrest and trial of all trigger-happy men who have caused sorrow, tears and blood.

We cannot end this without once again calling for the immediate  restructuring of Nigeria to avoid imminent collapse.

We call on the Governor of Lagos to show better humanity than the Federal Government  by apologizing over the killings to partly assuage feelings and show value for human lives.

Afenifere shall be at the forefront of seeking justice and will  not relent in making all sacrifices to make Nigeria a proper federal state that can guarrattee happiness for its people.

https://www.independent.ng/lekki-toll-gate-shooting-theres-attempt-to-cause-ethnic-divisions-afenifere/

If what happened to the #ENDSARS protesters at the lekki toll gate is caused by forces beyond government control so also what happened after it is caused by forces beyond the protesters control.
Think about it

Ok

It’s no longer news, they used police to intimidate protesters and it didn’t work, they started using thugs, still didn’t work, they used the military and it backfired, now they are trying to play the ethnic card, trying to pitch the youths against themselves, but they’ve failed, we all know who our enemies are;

They’ve created hundreds of accounts, posing as southerners to cause rift among southerners, but we are wiser now.


Politicians irrespective of tribe or religion are our enemies.

Thank God.

Both Afenifere and Ohaneze has seen that those dividing us are in the north.

"We appeal for calm and a halt to destruction.We are not unawares of attempt to cause ethnic divisions over what is going on. WE should be careful not to play unto the hands of those who have exploited our peoples through divide and rule over the years".


Many of such people are presently on rampage in Nairaland.

But i wish to remind them that Karma has a time-table. The man who called himself "Lagos" has fled Lagos due to fear of what his supposed loyalists in Lagos may do to him if he shows up in Lagos.

The plot will fail.

Afenifere are crazy folks and this statement is too watery.

You need to be very hard on Buhari and the FG without foolishly trying to blame Sanwo-Olu and playing politics when we should all be Yoruba first!

"We mourn all the dead and commiserate with their families.We once again identify with the young ones in their just demands for a better society.Mr Babajide Sanwo-0lu, the Governor of Lagos has denied inviting soilders to Lagos, we need to know who deployed those killers through an international inquiry".

“We call on the Governor of Lagos to show better humanity than the Federal Government by apologizing over the killings to partly assuage feelings and show value for human lives.“

See the above foolish statement, is it Sanwo-Olu that also invited soldiers that shot in Abuja the other time?

Obasanjo is more sensible than these Afenifere folks. He said in his video that Buhari is the “Commander in Chief of the Armed forces” and he cautioned against how he deployed the soldiers to Lagos.

The same Sanwo-Olu that already visited the injured people in the hospital or are Afenifere not current with recent happenings. They made this statement look like he is ignoring the event.

Afenifere is somehow against Yoruba interest, you guys are still playing politics with this when you should be appealing to the Youth to retreat from all these destructions and chaos.

Where is Are Ona Kakanfo self, they should start finding a way to control the youths by cooling their tempers before they start extending to Ogun and Oyo.

We already demonized all our leaders so no one is even bold enough to speak up against all this.

nawao

SLAP44:
Thank God.

Both Afenifere and Ohaneze has seen that those dividing us are in the north.

The North is not dividing us. Rather, it is our dealers (leaders) who are impoverishing us.

How many graduates have any Igbo Senator put in federal civi service? Northern Senators do every blessed day.

Covid-19 palliatives were sent to Lagos, Ọba of Lagos alone, hoard over 5000 bags.

Na hausa cause am?

Can this make front page? I doubt

SLAP44:
Thank God.

Both Afenifere and Ohaneze has seen that those dividing us are in the north.

My brother, say no to tribalism.

God bless you.

nairavsdollars:
Temidayo Akinsuyi, Lagos

Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has warned against attempts by some people to turn the current situation in Lagos into an ethnic and tribal war.

While commiserating with the victims of the shooting in Lekki and others who have lost their lives since the #EndSARS protests began, the group, in a statement by its leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti said it identified with young Nigerians who are demanding a better society.

While also calling on Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to apologise over the killings, the group also condemned President Muhammadu Buhari's silence over 48 hours after the incident.

The statement reads "Afenifere is in deep mourning over the Tuesday mindless massacre of peaceful innocent Protesters in Lekki by bloodsucking Nigerian solders.

The space where Muslims prayed on Friday and Christians on Sunday was turned to a bloody ground when the Nigerian state showed itsbeastiality".


"We mourn all the dead and commiserate with their families.We once again identify with the young ones in their just demands for a better society.Mr Babajide Sanwo-0lu, the Governor of Lagos has denied inviting soilders to Lagos, we need to know who deployed those killers through an international inquiry".


"It is also pathetic that the President has kept mute over the killings and has not deemed it necessary to visit the scene or commiserate with those who lost dear ones".


"We have also noticed the massive destruction of property in the city after the killings which security forces who were eager to kill innocent people have not been able to stop".

"We appeal for calm and a halt to destruction.We are not unawares of attempt to cause ethnic divisions over what is going on. WE should be careful not to play unto the hands of those who have exploited our peoples through divide and rule over the years".

The unity of the oppressed is key at the moment and our peoples are enjoined to avoid any action that could be misinterpreted as solidarity is required at this moment.

We demand the arrest and trial of all trigger-happy men who have caused sorrow, tears and blood.

We cannot end this without once again calling for the immediate  restructuring of Nigeria to avoid imminent collapse.

We call on the Governor of Lagos to show better humanity than the Federal Government  by apologizing over the killings to partly assuage feelings and show value for human lives.

Afenifere shall be at the forefront of seeking justice and will  not relent in making all sacrifices to make Nigeria a proper federal state that can guarrattee happiness for its people.

https://www.independent.ng/lekki-toll-gate-shooting-theres-attempt-to-cause-ethnic-divisions-afenifere/

I always respect Afenifere and they're the reason why I encouraged others to give our southern unity a try but see how some Southerners are so eager to believe the lies and false allegations of the enemies, I'm highly surprised.

LegendHero:
Afenifere are crazy folks and this statement is too watery.

You need to be very hard on Buhari and the FG without foolishly trying to blame Sanwo-Olu and playing politics when we should all be Yoruba first!


See the above foolish statement, is it Sanwo-Olu that also invited soldiers that shot in Abuja the other time?

Obasanjo is more sensible than these Afenifere folks. He said in his video that Buhari is the “Commander in Chief of the Armed forces” and he cautioned against how he deployed the soldiers to Lagos.

The same Sanwo-Olu that already visited the injured people in the hospital or are Afenifere not current with recent happenings. They made this statement look like he is ignoring the event.

Afenifere is somehow against Yoruba interest, you guys are still playing politics with this when you should be appealing to the Youth to retreat from all these destructions and chaos.

Where is Are Ona Kakanfo self, they should start finding a way to control the youths by cooling their tempers before they start extending to Ogun and Oyo.

We already demonized all our leaders so no one is even bold enough to speak up against all this.

You're part of those who have created a crack in that solidarity they're talking about. Always bear it in mind.

Those trying to divide Igbos and Yorubas through propaganda have failed woefully.

Evil South West as usual.


We igbos are used to their hates and envy.


We've experienced wars even when it was 10 vs 900.

We'v experienced day light robbery and unimaginable marginalisation yet we still progress


We've experienced both army and police brutality yet we still progress


We've experienced their hate and tactics to devide us always but yet we still stay United among our 5 states.


Theres nothing on earth Afonja can do to threaten and Igbo man.


Yes we solidly despise the demons from wasteland till death nonsense


We never wish to associate with you.


When the war starts I'll gladly rape una women and eat una men flesh idiots

Seriously, let's be realistic here.. why will a section of the country launch verbal and now physical attack on leaders of other tribes when their own leaders are there stealing and looting..

Tinubu tried in Lagos and every Yoruba knows this, why should the attacks be focused on him and Oba of Lagos if not externally motivated?

It's like some people don't learn from history atal.. same events of 1966 unfolding before our very eyes.

I'm not an anarchist but what is wrong is wrong.

dokie:
"We appeal for calm and a halt to destruction.We are not unawares of attempt to cause ethnic divisions over what is going on. WE should be careful not to play unto the hands of those who have exploited our peoples through divide and rule over the years".


Many of such people are presently on rampage in Nairaland.

But i wish to remind them that Karma has a time-table. The man who called himself "Lagos" has fled Lagos due to fear of what his supposed loyalists in Lagos may do to him if he shows up in Lagos.

I tell you bro !

And many are already falling for their divide and rule tactics and propaganda.

They have infiltrated The cyber space most especially N Land with their usual divisive propagandas .

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Timewaster:
Evil South West as usual.


We igbos are used to their hates and envy.


We've experienced wars even when it was 10 vs 900.

We'v experienced day light robbery and unimaginable marginalisation yet we still progress


We've experienced both army and police brutality yet we still progress


We've experienced their hate and tactics to devide us always but yet we still stay United among our 5 states.


Theres nothing on earth Afonja can do to threaten and Igbo man.


Yes we solidly despise the demons from wasteland till death nonsense


We never wish to associate with you.


When the war starts I'll gladly rape una women and eat una men flesh idiots

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Of course why won't you want to rape?
You are a barbarian from the desert who fvck his goats, cows and little girls.

Pack your bags and wheelbarrows. We will disgrace you abokiis out of nigeria

Helinus is one of them!

Na Yeye elders full this Afenifebi.

They can continue to be deceiving themselves, we liberal Yoruba's have seen who the real enemies are.

Chai, rat wey dey bite us still dey blow breeze

Timewaster:
Evil South West as usual.


We igbos are used to their hates and envy.


We've experienced wars even when it was 10 vs 900.

We'v experienced day light robbery and unimaginable marginalisation yet we still progress


We've experienced both army and police brutality yet we still progress


We've experienced their hate and tactics to devide us always but yet we still stay United among our 5 states.


Theres nothing on earth Afonja can do to threaten and Igbo man.


Yes we solidly despise the demons from wasteland till death nonsense


We never wish to associate with you.


When the war starts I'll gladly rape una women and eat una men flesh idiots

STALE!!!!!! Seems dem new recruit this one.

They are many here in nairaland wat Afenifebi is talking about

helinues:

Na Yeye elders full this Afenifebi

see one of them d aboki terrorist

helinues:


Na Yeye elders full this Afenifebi

Shame on you, you have failed woefully. (Singing mockingly), Ekwensu, ifere ga eme gi na uwa a, Ifere ga eme gi, ma gi, ma ndi otu gi o, Ifere ga eme gi.

Timewaster:
Evil South West as usual.


We igbos are used to their hates and envy.


We've experienced wars even when it was 10 vs 900.

We'v experienced day light robbery and unimaginable marginalisation yet we still progress


We've experienced both army and police brutality yet we still progress


We've experienced their hate and tactics to devide us always but yet we still stay United among our 5 states.


Theres nothing on earth Afonja can do to threaten and Igbo man.


Yes we solidly despise the demons from wasteland till death nonsense


We never wish to associate with you.


When the war starts I'll gladly rape una women and eat una men flesh idiots

Who is this aboki masquerading as an Igbo man? You are so obvious

Jwonder:
It’s no longer news, they used, police to intimidate protesters and it didn’t work, they started using thugs, still didn’t work, they used the military and it backfired, now they are trying to play the ethnic card, trying to pitch the youths against themselves, but they’ve failed, we all know who are enemies are;

They’ve created hundreds of accounts, posing like southerners to cause rift among southerners, but we are wiser now.


Politicians irrespective of tribe or religion are our enemies.

Good point.
The burning of buildings in Lagos, Benin, Onitsha , Enugu, PH have one thing in common--criminal infiltration.

Watch as they turn it into some specific tribal bashing.