Move on Nigeria (MON) a Civic Action group promoting good governance, democracy and transformation agenda has commended Yoruba leaders, Afenifere and the Odua Peoples Congress for endorsing the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan noting that they have redeemed the image of the Yoruba nation as people who are truly progressive and believe in social justice.

The group in a statement signed its National Co-ordinator, Mr Clem Aguiyi then urged the younger generations to listen to the voice of the elders because the elders will not mislead them. ‘We praise the courage of the elders who for the sake of posterity took a patriotic stand for the love of the people and the nation knowing they have nothing to lose standing by the truth”, it said

According to the group, “Pa Awolowo in his grave will feel fulfilled because the stand of the elders is the same stand he would have taken if he is still alive. Pa Awolowo wouldn’t have accepted slavery and injustice of any form because he is a man of equity and courage”.

The group praised the Yoruba elders for insisting on the full implementation of the confab report as a condition for their support to the president. It said “the Confab report as agreed by Nigerians is very important to the Yoruba nation and the rest of Nigeria.

” There is no way General Buhari who boycotted such an important national conference and refused to debate his vision for Nigeria will be interested in implementing the report. A vote for Buhari will signal a death nail on the confab report and postponing the evil day for Nigeria.

”But President Jonathan if re-elected will ensure that the report is fully implemented. We are confident President Jonathan will win this election and will provide quality leadership that will usher in peace and stability.

The group further said the national confab was a significant achievement of the Jonathan administration.