Afenifere Urges Politicians to Avoid Incitement Ahead of Elections

Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-cultural organization, has issued a warning to politicians regarding the increasing intolerance and inciting statements that threaten the upcoming 2027 general elections. This warning was part of the resolutions from their National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Lagos.

The organization criticized the Federal Government's proposed petrol price modulation mechanism, which aims to stabilize prices at N1,350 per litre, deeming it inadequate. Afenifere called for an urgent review of the national minimum wage of N70,000 to alleviate the effects of hyperinflation on citizens.

The leaders expressed concern over the current socioeconomic climate, highlighting the pervasive hardship and inflation affecting the populace. They urged for civil electioneering practices and demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) be allowed to operate independently to ensure a fair electoral process.

The meeting also confirmed Mr Alade Rotimi-John as Afenifere's new Secretary-General and extended condolences to Mr Leke Adefala over the death of his wife.