Afenifere blasts osinbajo discrediting awolowos memory
It seems like you're referring to a recent controversy involving Afenifere, a Yoruba socio-political group, and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
From what I gathered, Afenifere's leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, criticized Vice President Osinbajo for allegedly discrediting the memory of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a prominent Yoruba leader and former Premier of the Western Region. Osinbajo had reportedly made some comments that were perceived as diminishing Awolowo's contributions to the country's development.
Adebanjo, in response, accused Osinbajo of being insensitive and lacking respect for the memory of Awolowo, who was a key figure in Nigeria's struggle for independence and a champion of the Yoruba people's rights. He also questioned Osinbajo's commitment to the values and ideals that Awolowo represented.
This controversy has sparked a heated debate in Nigeria, with many people weighing in on the issue. Some have defended Osinbajo, arguing that his comments were taken out of context or that he was simply trying to provide a balanced view of history. Others have sided with Afenifere, demanding that Osinbajo apologize for what they see as a grave insult to Awolowo's memory.
What are your thoughts on this controversy? Do you think Osinbajo's comments were justified, or do you agree with Afenifere that he disrespected Awolowo's memory?