Ex-Afenifere Chief Accuses Sule Lamido of Trying to Impose a Yoruba President in 1993
June 12 Statement Sparks Outrage: Afenifere Leader Slams Lamido for Suggesting Yoruba are Foolish Regarding Presidency Matter
Grab a chair and let's dive into the chatty world of Nigerian politics as we unravel a juicy tale involving a former General Secretary of Afenifere, Senator Femi Okurounmu, and the ex-governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido.
Okurounmu recently threw some serious shade at Lamido, claiming he and others were trying to handpick a Yoruba president during the June 12, 1993 struggle. Okurounmu threw some major brush-off Gas at the notion, asserting that President Olusegun Obasanjo was the Yoruba's choice for '99, unlike what Lamido tends to believe[6].
According to our snoops, in his book "Being True to Myself," Lamido spilled some tea on this matter. He alleged that the Yoruba almost picked one of three possible candidates - Chiefs Olu Falae, Bola Ige, or Abraham Adesanya - but none of them would've made a good fit for the presidential hot seat in Nigeria[1].
Lamido further shared that while they wanted a Yoruba leader, they didn't want someone representing the Yoruba people but rather a Yoruba leader who'd toe their line. He hinted that Obasanjo, although a Yoruba man, could effectively rule without being a mouthpiece for the Yoruba[1].
Reacting to these claims, Okurounmu, giving as good as he got, shot back, "People like him insult our intelligence when they talk like that. He's speaking that way because he thinks we're idiots. It's surprising how we fall for their nonsense when they spout this rubbish. Their intentions have been clear since our independence in 1960. The Fulani's intention is to rule Nigeria forever, and if they can't be the rulers, they'll choose someone who'll rule to their advantage."
What's more? Okurounmu claimed there was a shady conspiracy in '93 to prevent Abiola from becoming President. He said, "When it comes to '93, the Northern establishment believed their horse, the NRC, would win. They never expected Abiola to take the lead. The fact that Abiola won the elections threatened their control. We've always believed in one Nigeria, but the North thought if a Yoruba needed to become president, it should be their guy, not a Yoruba chosen by Nigerians as a whole."
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- In Nigerian politics, discussions have emerged about the alleged attempt by former Governor Sule Lamido and others to impose a Yoruba president during the June 12, 1993 election, as claims by Ex-Afenifere Chief, Senator Femi Okurounmu suggest.
- The presidency of Nigeria has been a topic of contention, as Okurounmu asserted that President Obasanjo was the Yoruba's choice for 1999, contrary to what Lamido believes.
- The debated events of 1993 are also linked to the APC party, as Okurounmu alleges a conspiracy to prevent Abiola from becoming President, potentially impacting the general elections and politics in Nigeria.
- The PDP party is also involved in the narrative, as Lamido has shared insights about his role in the past, including an incident that fractured the relationship between Yar'adua and Obasanjo, which could influence policy and legislation.
- Crime and justice is a recurring element, as the denial by Afenifere of a call for Akume's suspension could have legal implications, while Okurounmu's claims of a shady conspiracy in 1993 point towards potential wrongdoings.
- News about war and conflicts in Nigeria is related, as Okurounmu accuses the Fulani of attempting to rule Nigeria forever, potentially signaling tensions and power struggles that could escalate into conflicts.
