Ahead of the 2019 general elections, Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) to conduct free, fair and credible elections.
Speaking on Tuesday at the 2019 edition of Oodua Festival, in Ile Ife, Osun state, Adams, leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) restated his belief in restructuring.
“As we look forward to next month’s elections, I will not leave this podium without appealing to the electoral umpire to conduct free, fair and credible elections. This is a great moment in the life of our country.
“And we need to get it right at all costs. We cannot afford to fail in the coming elections. In as much as I seek-free, fair and credible elections, I am also interested in making a case for restructuring.
“If we are to make any reasonable change in Nigeria, this country needs restructuring. Whatever name you may call it. It is really important to restructure the country and for all, I care for is nothing but restructuring, “he said.
He urged INEC to ensure a level playing field for all candidates, irrespective of their political affiliations of the candidates.
In his remarks, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, urged the Nigerian electorate to remain committed to the unity and progress of the country, adding that the forthcoming elections offer great opportunities for Nigeria to exercise their franchise without fair or favour.
Oba Adeyeye, who was represented by the Obalufon of Ife, Oba Idowu Adediwura and Lowa Adimula of Ife, High Chief Adekola Adeyeye, said: “The Oodua festival we are celebrating today provide a big opportunity for everybody present to meet and relate with one another.
“As great sons and daughters of the Yoruba race, we must not fail in our duty to project the cultural identity of the Yoruba race as it is being promoted by Aare Adams, through the Olokun Festival Foundation and the OPC.”
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