Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the esteemed leader of the Yoruba socio-political organization known as Afenifere, has boldly expressed his refusal to acknowledge President Bola Tinubu's administration until a conclusive court judgment confirms Tinubu as the rightful winner of the 2023 presidential election. Adebanjo firmly believes that the election that led to Tinubu's purported victory was marred by irregularities, rendering it illegitimate and thereby disqualifying Tinubu from assuming the presidency.
During an interview on Arise Television, Adebanjo emphasized that the presidential election remains inconclusive due to the ongoing proceedings at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. Consequently, Afenifere has chosen not to make any comments or statements regarding Tinubu's assumed administration, as the matter is still subject to legal examination. Adebanjo stressed that it would be both prudent and imprudent to pass judgment on an individual occupying a position that Afenifere believes is not rightfully established until the court reaches a final verdict.
Adebanjo clarified that Afenifere's stance does not question Tinubu's competence or abilities but rather underscores the flawed nature of the electoral process that led to his apparent victory. In essence, Afenifere refuses to build recognition or credibility for Tinubu's claimed office on a foundation that it deems to be precarious and lacking in legitimacy. For Afenifere, the current situation represents a void, with nothing settled definitively until the court delivers its final judgment. This unwavering stance reflects Afenifere's commitment to upholding the principles of justice and due process.
In conclusion, Adebanjo reiterated his refusal to acknowledge the existence of someone who has not yet been officially recognized by the courts as holding a valid office. Until the ultimate arbiter of justice, the court, pronounces a final decision, Afenifere maintains its stance of non-recognition, remaining steadfast in their belief that the office in question does not truly exist.
