Afenifere has called on politicians to ensure that campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections are focused on issues.
The pan-Yoruba socio-political group made the appeal in a communique issued after its caucus meeting held at the residence of its leader, Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, Ondo State.
The organisation urged political actors to conduct their campaigns peacefully, warning against violence, thuggery, and character assassination during the electioneering period.
“The meeting deliberated on various issues affecting Yorubaland and Nigeria as a whole.”
It further noted that insecurity remains a major concern and called for stronger action from both federal and state governments to address the situation.
“The meeting, for the umpteenth time, expressed concern over the security situation in the country. Serious concern was expressed about the increasing terror acts in Yorubaland.
“It called on governors of the six states in the South West to take more decisive actions on insecurity that seems to be ravaging the land now. Part of the actions can be strengthening Amotekun, paying more attention to surveillance and expediting actions on the setting up of state police. These can be done in collaboration with governments of neighbouring states, especially Kwara, Kogi, Edo and Delta which also have sizeable Yoruba populations.
“The meeting took note of the steps by the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu on the security situation, including the meeting he held with security chiefs just on Monday. In the same vein, the meeting took note of the efforts of the military and other security agencies on security issues in the land. The military and other security agencies should be further strengthened with more equipment, morale boosting, enhancement of kinetic and non-kinetic security measures, etc.
“Government and security agencies, including the military, should look inward as insecurity continues to fester because there are internal collaborators. Such a searchlight should be beamed on local communities, as there are collaborators among them as well.”
The group also commended President Bola Tinubu’s efforts toward national development and expressed support for restructuring as a means of strengthening governance.
It further announced plans to celebrate the 100th birthday of its leader, Reuben Fasoranti, scheduled for May 11, 2026, and invited governors and notable individuals to the event.