Fasoranti called for the re-election of all cooperating South West lawmakers, praising their synergy with Tinubu and asserting that they must “take the race to the end together”
2027: Yoruba Elder Fasoranti Backs Tinubu, OGD, Others for Re-election, Declares Unshakeable Support
In a thunderous endorsement that could shake up the political landscape of the South West, Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti (OFR), the revered 97-year-old leader of Yoruba socio-political powerhouse Afenifere, has declared his full backing for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and South West lawmakers — urging continuity for the sake of Nigeria’s transformation.
In a passionate two-page letter addressed directly to the President, Fasoranti hailed Tinubu’s leadership as a “quiet revolution,” applauding his bold reforms and vision for a new Nigeria built on regional development and national rebirth. He did not mince words, calling the President “Omo Yoruba Àtàtà” — a worthy and noble son of the Yoruba nation.
“We observed your quiet revolution in steering our country to the trajectory where we started from,” Fasoranti wrote. “This is the path to irreversible development… especially with the establishment of Regional Economic Development building blocs, including the South West Development Commission.”
Despite the pains of reform, Fasoranti declared Tinubu’s efforts not only necessary but historic, asserting that the Yoruba values of enterprise, leadership and integrity are alive and well under his rule. He praised Tinubu for honoring the trust Afenifere placed in him, proving that their confidence “was never misplaced.”
But the elder statesman didn’t stop there.
In a move set to reverberate across party lines, Fasoranti called for the re-election of all cooperating South West lawmakers, praising their synergy with Tinubu and asserting that they must “take the race to the end together.”
Among those in the spotlight is former Ogun State Governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD), whose alignment with Tinubu’s vision appears to have earned Fasoranti’s subtle but powerful nod for continued service.
Referencing an emotional past meeting with Tinubu, Fasoranti described it as a heart-to-heart exchange:
“A conversation between father and son; between brothers of common heritage.”
He lauded Tinubu for staying true to that bond — serving not only the Yoruba people but the entire nation with dignity.
Ending the letter with a profound blessing in Yoruba, Fasoranti wrote:
“Bola, o’ò ní té l’ójú omo aráyé, ìkó kíí kó bálá, Omo aráyé kò ní rí ìdí re. Odua a gbe wa o.”
(Translation: “Bola, you will not be put to shame, no burden will disgrace you, and people will not see your downfall. May Odua continue to protect us.”)
This stirring endorsement from a titan of Yoruba politics doesn’t just affirm President Tinubu’s place in the hearts of his people — it sends a clear message ahead of the next political cycle: the South West is doubling down on its son. Read More
