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Top dignitaries who are not in support of the Yoruba Nation
Ever since the Yoruba Nation has been declared by the Yoruba Activist, Many top politicians and dignitaries who are not in support of that have scolded the Yoruba secessionist, Sunday Igboho, for declaring the establishment of “Oduduwa Republic”
The declaration of ‘Yoruba Nation’ by popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho has caused an uproar across the country.
Igboho said all the borders will be opened while lamenting that major institutions in the southwest are headed by Fulanis.
While Igboho confronted any traditional ruler against his people, he said Yoruba are united with traditional rulers backing them.“We are no longer interested in being part of Nigeria before this becomes war, they need to intervene because we want to go.
Meanwhile, ever since the Yoruba Nation has been declared by the Yoruba Activist, Many top politicians and dignitaries who are not in support of that have scolded the Yoruba secessionist, Sunday Igboho, for declaring the establishment of “Oduduwa Republic”, without considering the general interest of everyone in the south-west region.
In this article, we will make mention of the top politicians and dignitaries who are in not support of the yoruba Nation
GOV.ROTIMI AKEREDOLU
The Executive Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has scolded the Yoruba secessionist, Sunday Igboho, for declaring the establishment of “Oduduwa Republic”, without considering the general interest of everyone in the south-west region.
The Governor said that those agitating for the Yoruba Nation do not speak for the people of the state.
“It is a group of individuals who are raising this issue; they are entitled to it. Everybody is entitled to his own position, but when you come to the issue of a nation or you want to leave a particular setup, there must be a consensus,” he said.
“Nobody can on his own wake up and say he is speaking on behalf of others. Who gave them such powers? We have never yielded power to people to speak on our behalf on a matter of this importance. That is what we are saying.
YORUBA COUNCIL OF ELDERS
The Yoruba Council of Elders has stated that Sunday Igboho the Yoruba Secessionist is not fit to speak for the Yoruba people.
Dr. Kunle Olajide, secretary-general of Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) who spoke with TheCable, said Nigeria would be stronger if it remained as a unit, added that the Yoruba people had invested so much in Nigeria’s formation and unity, and it would be unwise for them to seek secession.
Olajide said: “It is his (Igboho’s) personal desire but the present circumstances in our nation do not favor and will not make it achievable, and the fact that Yorubas have invested so much in the unity of this country and the making of Nigeria. The tribe cannot choose to opt-out without any adequate plans.
“I am not aware that the Yoruba nation or citizenship has given a mandate to anybody to desire their extinction from this country. So it is not a decision that can be taken by an individual or a group of individuals.
“Anybody who is familiar with the history of Nigeria will know that we have been together for over 100 years, even before the British came and we have Yorubas all over the country just as we have other Nigerians everywhere.
SOUTH-WEST ELDERS
The South-west Elders of the ruling party All Progressive Congress (APC) have also kicked against the Yoruba Agitation
They disclosed it in a meeting in Lagos, those who present the meeting are Bola Tinubu, Olusegun Osoba and Bisi Akande.
RASHIDI LADOJA
A former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, yesterday, told agitators of Yoruba self-determination to exercise caution, as the agitation might degenerate into war if not well managed.
Addressing newsmen at his Bodija, Ibadan residence, after observing the Eid prayers to commemorate the end of the Ramadan fast, the former governor called for more religious tolerance and fairness, justice, especially in making political appointments
SCHOLARS
Some eminent scholars have warned against the clamour for the Oduduwa Republic, saying the old wars and rivalry among the micro-Yoruba ethnic groups will be revived, which may lead to catastrophe.
The scholars include a professor of Sociology at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Lai Olurode; a professor of History at Kennesaw State University, Akanmu Adebayo and a member of the Governing Council of the University of Port Harcourt, Alhaji Kola Uzamot.
RAUF AREGBESOLA
Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has described those agitating for the Yoruba nation as “foolish and ignorant”.
He also said any crisis that befalls Nigeria would torment the country for another 50 years, hence, urged secessionists to redirect their anger towards the progress of the country.
Aregbesola, who spoke in Yoruba disclosed this at the 64th birthday anniversary lecture organised for the Minister by Awolowo Centre for Philosophy and Ideology, held at Zenabab Hotel and Resort, Ijebu-Jeṣà, Osun State.