Afenifere, Igbo Forum Seek Stronger Yoruba-Igbo Ties, Back Tinubu and Hamzat

Afenifere and the Ndi Igbo Unity Forum reaffirmed their commitment to stronger Yoruba-Igbo relations and peaceful coexistence in Lagos State. After meeting Igbo community leaders, Afenifere state chairman Chief Deji Wellington urged Igbo residents to regard Lagos as home and build good relations with their host community and the state government. Wellington said Igbo leaders had pledged support for Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat’s 2027 governorship bid. The forum plans to mobilise support across local government areas, wards and Igbo communities in the state.