Afenifere marks 70th anniversary with prayer
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Leader, Afenifere IN commemoration of the 70th anniversary of Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba Socio-Political Organisation has enjoined its members to pray for peace and a restructured nation, and for the health of mind and body of the people. Afenifere also urged its Muslim members to observe worship in mosques on Friday April 30, while the Christian members are enjoined to attend service at the designated churches determined by the state chapters on Sunday May 2. According to the press statement issued by the organisation: “Today, being the 28th of April, is the 70th anniversary of that epic event. We are most indebted for the enduring legacy bestowed upon the progressive political strand in the South-West by the efforts of the founding fathers and all the other leaders in attendance at Owo, on April 28, 1951. We appreciate the efforts of our heroes past, as we stand on their shoulders to gaze at a better future to bequeath to the coming generations.” Pa ...