The Northern Elders Forum on Thursday came hard on an elder statesman and leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, advising him to behave responsibly.

The organisation said his comments while campaigning for the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, were irresponsible, condemnable and inflammatory.

The NEF in a statement by its Director, Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said that Nigerians with any influence over Adebanjo “should advise him to show respect for his age and all the advantages he enjoys from being a Nigerian.”

The statement reads, “The Northern Elders Forum has reviewed the preparations for the forthcoming elections, particularly in light of recent developments and its planned Northern General Assembly.

“The Forum took note of the comments of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, leader of one of the Afenifere organisations. In his usual rantings, this time in campaigning for Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, he said, among other inflammatory outbursts, that if Nigerians do not elect his candidate, it will be the end of Nigeria.

“This statement is, to say the least, irresponsible and condemnable. It is the worst thing that can be said in promoting a candidate, but that is the business of the candidate. We do not believe that Chief Adebanjo’s reckless outburst reflects the quality or essence of the Obi-Datti ticket.

“The Forum advises people like Chief Adebanjo to attempt to behave more responsibly. These elections will not be won by threats and insults. Nigerians will not be scared from exercising their choices freely.

“The unity and survival of Nigeria are not dependent on politicians who think they can intimidate citizens, or instigate actions that will subvert a credible election and a peaceful transition to the next administration.

“The North is committed to supporting a credible election under peaceful conditions, and will support any candidate who emerges as leader through it. It appeals to leaders, elders, politicians and the authorities to resist inciting particularly young Nigerians who are more gullible and exposed to dangerous rhetoric.

“If there are Nigerians with any influence over Chief Adebanjo, they should advise him to show respect for his age and all the advantages he enjoys from being a Nigerian.”

valentineuwakwe:
The Northern Elders Forum on Thursday came hard on an elder statesman and leader of Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, advising him to behave responsibly.

The organisation said his comments while campaigning for the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, were irresponsible, condemnable and inflammatory.

The NEF in a statement by its Director, Publicity and Advocacy, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said that Nigerians with any influence over Adebanjo “should advise him to show respect for his age and all the advantages he enjoys from being a Nigerian.”

The statement reads, “The Northern Elders Forum has reviewed the preparations for the forthcoming elections, particularly in light of recent developments and its planned Northern General Assembly.

“The Forum took note of the comments of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, leader of one of the Afenifere organisations. In his usual rantings, this time in campaigning for Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, he said, among other inflammatory outbursts, that if Nigerians do not elect his candidate, it will be the end of Nigeria.

“This statement is, to say the least, irresponsible and condemnable. It is the worst thing that can be said in promoting a candidate, but that is the business of the candidate. We do not believe that Chief Adebanjo’s reckless outburst reflects the quality or essence of the Obi-Datti ticket.

“The Forum advises people like Chief Adebanjo to attempt to behave more responsibly. These elections will not be won by threats and insults. Nigerians will not be scared from exercising their choices freely.

“The unity and survival of Nigeria are not dependent on politicians who think they can intimidate citizens, or instigate actions that will subvert a credible election and a peaceful transition to the next administration.

“The North is committed to supporting a credible election under peaceful conditions, and will support any candidate who emerges as leader through it. It appeals to leaders, elders, politicians and the authorities to resist inciting particularly young Nigerians who are more gullible and exposed to dangerous rhetoric.

“If there are Nigerians with any influence over Chief Adebanjo, they should advise him to show respect for his age and all the advantages he enjoys from being a Nigerian.”

source: https://punchng.com/respect-your-age-northern-elders-forum-tells-adebanjo/

Asgard13:
There’s a saying in the north

No matter how long the fowl has been in the house .. e still no mean e no go enter pot


Atiku no get Opposition
Walahi


Tinubu must contest..

Must

I never dey this confidence like this

North 2023

Power to the people

O I and Datti get 2.. e to sure

SLAP44:
Pa Ayo Adebanjo is right, Nigeria will end if we fail to elect Peter Obi because many people will die out of hardship from PDAPC.

Someone who is dead, has his own Nigeria not ended?

lhordspy:
There is this saying that if you are destined to embarrass yourself. You will try all things possible to make it come to pass. It is destined, it is unavoidable.

Pa. Adebanjo, a man who should be respected as an elderstateman. A man who should be consulted and reference to, when discussing matter of national interest. BUT during the past few weeks he has descended so low, the lowest low any senior citizen can get just because of politics of envy.

Overwhelmed and gripped by the fear of impending failure, yet again ! After having witnessed his past preffered candidates got trashed massively at the polls over the past few years.

A man who is calling for the breakup of Nigeria if his preferred candidate didn't emerge this time . The same candidate (Peter obi) that has 10% chances of being victorious. Is that not indirectly calling for war?

Parachoko:
See as Pa Adebanjo dey make people talk to am anyhow because of Peter Obi that failed as the Governor of small Anambra State

Wisfem:




Pa ADEBANJO is not even wrong at all, the so called northern elder forum is only speaking for themselves and all the rogue characters like Tinubu and Nasiri Erufi which they represents, If OBI is not declared the president come 2am 26th Feb, then the country will be handed over to higher heartless demon like buhari, which also means that there will be more deaths, poverty, pains and mental slavery by the Nigerians.. This country should be on it's last days of existence if Erufi can sacrifice all he has to go to court to stop spreading of new naira notes but could not say any thing since 12months ago Nigerians has been in pains and suffering due to scarcity of petroleum and even 100s of deaths on a daily basics across the country...

KanwuliaExtra:
Coming so-called 'Elders' that cannot say squat when Christians are mercilessly killed like cattle in NORTHERN NIGERIA especially!
Where were these so-called elders when Deborah was killed by almajiri urchhins? Where were these so-called 'Elders' when Fulani herdsmen were terrorizing Nigeria and burning churches?


Useless Elders with no shame. When did they ever believe in Nigeria?

The end of Nigeria is imminent if APC continues to rape and pillage Nigeria.
Yes, it will be the end of Nigeria if APC continues.

SLAP44:
Pa Ayo Adebanjo is right, Nigeria will end if we fail to elect Peter Obi because many people will die out of hardship from PDAPC.

Someone who is dead, has his own Nigeria not ended?

Adaisback:
Pa Adebanjo is very right. Nigerians are gasping for breath, we have had it up to our neck. Tinubu and Buhari are using us to play games with fuel and the new naira , Atiku will sell Nigeria to the highest bidder. Only Peter obI can save what Is left of Nigeria. Abi suffering no dey tire una ni?

Adaisback:
Pa Adebanjo is very right. Nigerians are gasping for breath, we have had it up to our neck. Tinubu and Buhari are using us to play games with fuel and the new naira , Atiku will sell Nigeria to the highest bidder. Only Peter obI can save what Is left of Nigeria. Abi suffering no dey tire una ni?

SLAP44:
Pa Ayo Adebanjo is right, Nigeria will end if we fail to elect Peter Obi because many people will die out of hardship from PDAPC.

Someone who is dead, has his own Nigeria not ended?

Adaisback:
Pa Adebanjo is very right. Nigerians are gasping for breath, we have had it up to our neck. Tinubu and Buhari are using us to play games with fuel and the new naira , Atiku will sell Nigeria to the highest bidder. Only Peter obI can save what Is left of Nigeria. Abi suffering no dey tire una ni?

EmmaJnr1:
this mumu prostitute weh join terrorist because of 30k to fight Nnamdi Kanu and Biafra. Be like Dem node pay you again abi....foolish girl