The Yoruba Council of Elders, YCE, has commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for demonstrating good leadership and loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari.

The body also described Osinbajo as a “good ambassador of the Yoruba race” and providing inspiring leadership on few occasions he exercised presidential powers in the absence of Buhari.

YCE Secretary-General, Kunle Olajide, however, tackled Osinbajo for his opposition to the demand for restructuring by a section of Nigerians.

Mr Olajide made the remarks in Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State, after his son, Adegoke, received the endorsement of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders to run for the Efon Constituency House of Assembly seat.

The endorsement took place at the residence of the APC leader in the town and Erungbua of Obalu Quarters, High Chief Joseph Alake.

Mr Olajide said: “The Yoruba are very proud of Mr Vice President (Osinbajo). He has performed most creditably in office. His absolute loyalty to his boss is commendable.

“Moreover on the few occasions he acted as President, his leadership has been most inspiring.”

Mr Osinbajo had at a town hall meeting in Minnesota, the United States of America, said that the problem of Nigeria was not the geographical restructuring rather prudent management of national resources and providing for the people properly.

Criticizing Osinbajo on restructuring, Mr Olajide said: “However, he (Osinbajo) missed it on the issue of Restructuring. The federal government must listen to wise counsel on the need for restructuring in the country.

“Restructuring is very fundamental to the problems of Nigeria for obvious reasons. This is a heterogeneous country made of different nations, tribes histories and cultures and consequently different priorities.

“Our concept of development differs from one part of the country to another. If we must live together in peace, each of the nations must itemize their priorities as regards to their cultures, histories and beliefs.”

Mr Olajide urged the people to support his son for the assembly’s seat, assuring them of quality representation.