Prioritize governance over party loyalty – Afenifere to Southwest leaders

Afenifere, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, has called on political leaders across Nigeria, especially those from the Southwest, to prioritize governance over party loyalty.

This was as it tasked them to stop competing over party identities but measure their worth by tangible performance and public impact.

Leader of the group, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, made this call on Wednesday at the ongoing two-day Southwest Stakeholders Dialogue in Akure, the Ondo State capital.

Fasoranti emphasized that ministers and political leaders from the region must rise above partisan loyalty and ensure equitable distribution of federal projects and resources.

He reminded the ministers that they sit at the national decision-making table not merely as party loyalists but as custodians of the Southwest’s heritage and aspirations.

“Our ministers must never forget that they are not just cabinet officials; they are voices of a people whose aspirations must be fiercely defended. They should prioritize governance over party loyalty for the benefits of the poor masses.

“Work collaboratively with your governors, irrespective of party affiliations, and ensure that federal projects and policies benefit the Southwest equitably,” he said.