2023 Elections
Yoruba Elders Council Says Tinubu’s Victory Should Be Celebrated By All Nigerians
The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has hailed the the victory of Bola Tinubu, President-elect, adding that his victory at the polls should be celebrated by all Nigerians.
In a statement issued by Oladipo Oyewole, its secretary-general, YCE said Tinubu’s victory should be accepted by all having been declared winner of the election.
“In the first instance, Tinubu’s victory is a victory for all of us in the south-west and all of us in Nigeria,” the statement reads.
“Some persons did not want him. But, once the result came out and the Certificate of Return was issued, everything should have been laid to rest.
“Tinubu is a pride to all sons and daughters of the Yoruba and Nigeria generally.”
YCE said Reuben Fasoranti, leader of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-political group, has congratulated Tinubu and that his decision remains the position of the association.