Inside Nigeria
2019: We’re Seriously Contemplating Separating From Nigeria – Yoruba Groups
The Yoruba Self-Determination Advancement Forum YOSEDAF has said on said on Tuesday that restructuring would be the only condition for giving its support to any presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections.
While it disapproved of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government, saying things had worsened since his assumption office three years ago, the coalition of over 60 Yoruba self-determination platforms said it was open to negotiation with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; a former Central Bank of Nigeria Deputy Governor, Kingsley Moghalu, or any other presidential candidate who has strong commitment to restructure the country.
In a statement jointly signed by its Convener, Evangelist ‘Kunle Adesokan, and Secretary, Kola Are, YOSEDAF said it had been deceived in the past, said this time any such candidate who approached it must sign an agreement with the Yoruba to restructure the country before he could get the support of the South-West.
The coalition who addressed the press in Lagos on Tuesday, accused the All Progressives Congress of reneging on its promise to restructure the country, noting that “instead of restructuring, expansionist agenda, under the guise of cattle business with land-grabbing as the ultimate goal, has torpedoed the fragile unity of the country more than ever before.”
It said with the situation on the ground, the Yoruba were seriously contemplating “the likelihood of exiting Nigeria.”
“Indeed, that route is no longer a foreclosed option in the light of prevailing circumstances in the country since the injustice of June 12 was perpetrated,” it said.
“Our desire is that political participation would be based on restructuring and genuine federalism. In the last 19 years, however, our elite have either watered down our democratic ideals or consciously abandoned them. Those who rode to power on the back of such popular quests are today the greatest apologists of one Nigeria, at all costs – even at the expense of the Yoruba people. They really do not care if marauding herdsmen unleash terror on their people, insofar as they are in control of the government in the South-West. Such arrant nonsense cannot be allowed to continue,” the coalition said.
The Public Relations Officer of YOSEDAF, Francis Abayomi, said despite that Atiku was being accused of corruption, if he could guarantee the coalition of his readiness to restructure the country, YOSEDAF would support him.
The coalition secretary, Are, stressed that the proposed restructuring must guarantee maximum autonomy for the Yoruba.
He added, “You will come and sit down with us; we will negotiate and have an agreement. If it is a thief, (someone) that people have said is a thief, go and try him. If he is an armed robber, go and try him. If he is somebody without a certificate, charge him. Whether it is Moghalu, if he is able to guarantee that restructuring, let him come and negotiate with us and sign.”
Also speaking, the Leader of the Yoruba Liberation Group, George Akinola, said the Buhari administration had not benefited the Yoruba in any way.
“Tinubu led the entire Yoruba into the APC and into the present government without negotiating the Yoruba position by saying if the Yoruba support you, this is what we are going to get at the end of the day. Now, we have a government in power, we have a Vice-President that is Yoruba but we have nothing. What can we say we have gained?” he queried.
Anonymous
July 26, 2018 at 5:33 pm
Amala and ewedu group. Who even give them this picture to post on fb
Anonymous
July 26, 2018 at 5:24 pm
Women talking
Anonymous
July 26, 2018 at 3:46 pm
Unpopular group.
Anonymous
July 26, 2018 at 9:40 am
SOMEBODY GIVE ME ONE BOTTLE OF LIFE BEER
Anonymous
July 26, 2018 at 8:25 am
Na so one Yoruba guy from USA started shouting for Oduduwa Republic when he saw what Nnamdi Kanu was doing on Biafra, he suddenly disappeared since Army attacked Nnamdi Kanu. Any way, they are still contemplating.
Anonymous
July 26, 2018 at 8:13 am
If I wake up and hear that Yorubas are going to war I will get back to my bed.( IBB)
Anonymous
July 26, 2018 at 8:01 am
yeye tribe
Anonymous
July 26, 2018 at 5:31 am
Restructuring is better sa o .
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:50 pm
Yoruba’s gain a lot more that Igbo’s in this government at least they have vice president
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:27 pm
Wake me up when better people talk.noise makers.mtcheeeee
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 9:02 pm
Chai, this group just wants to confuse the Igbos!
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 8:28 pm
Fake group, fools with no vision
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 6:52 pm
Who is their leader
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 6:13 pm
No be only contemplating… Rubbish!!
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 5:59 pm
Let me hear word.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 5:56 pm
Carmel I eon
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 4:53 pm
Or tomorrow?
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 4:07 pm
Story-story!
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Be serious about that because, that’s the only way forward and better future.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 3:37 pm
I don’t trust Yoruba
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 3:16 pm
Good reasoning
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 3:04 pm
Eyitele people
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 2:57 pm
AMEN
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 2:35 pm
now u all no about that is late
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 2:02 pm
Am in support of that,am sick and tired of so called one Nigeria,I want oduduwa republic, where my children will have access to free education, health,water and good road
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 2:41 pm
How I which we will go our separate ways as soon as possible.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 1:42 pm
The best thing for you
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 1:36 pm
You people should continue contemplating until the World come to an end.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 1:35 pm
Ndi Igbo don’t believed them ooo they are saboteurs and back stabbers
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 1:33 pm
Saboteurs
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 1:32 pm
dey broke again. buhari no dey fo for this kind post abi u be Biafra people?
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 1:24 pm
Continue to contemplate, Biafra would lead Africa delegations for your referendum.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 1:24 pm
Simply say separating from Hausa/Fulani. They are the problems
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 1:21 pm
No, you people will not,you are not serious. Just looking for who to Backstab again in 2019..
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:59 pm
Wow the best news ever, let’s do this!
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:56 pm
Very very good for you.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:54 pm
Two edged sword
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:54 pm
See them… Hahahaha.. they r contemplating
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:49 pm
HYpocritical tribe in Africa
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:49 pm
Yorubas story for the gods them get mind all na mouth ndiarra zoo country obodo umuanumanu chai lies fake news and propaganda
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:36 pm
YORUBA NOR GET ACTION JOOR.. DOG THAT CANT BITE
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:13 pm
Na there way be that right from time… Awolowo did it to Ojukwu… after he was released from prison by Ojukwu … before the civil war began…no be small thing o…
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:56 am
“At the end, there’ll be no Nigeria”
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:39 am
Oga contemplation…. I greet una oooh
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:36 am
Continue
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:20 am
Na today????
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:10 am
Haha haha good morning to you
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:09 am
Toothless bulldog.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:05 am
Alimagire states go suffer shaa”!
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:04 am
Too late
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:01 am
Ok na
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:54 am
.
Una good morning. What an old man(IGBOS) saw while sitting , a child(YORUBAS) didn’t see even when he climbed an iroko tree.
Soon, you will know the mission of Hausa/fulani in this nation.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:53 am
Na Yoruba’s Like #Money_pass for Nigeria, and na them #Fear_Pass too. They don’t have the #Balls to fight for freedom as they are the Most #Corrupt & Divided Race in Nigeria.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:52 am
Judas of Federal Republic of Nigeria
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:51 am
Please where can I fine a beautiful house to buy in island here
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:45 am
Na todaaay?
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:38 am
Story, for una mind
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:24 am
You better be so serious now
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:18 am
Get seated joo, only #5000 each can change your decision.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:30 am
True talk
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 11:02 am
Correct bro
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 12:27 pm
No be lie you talk
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:14 am
Good
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:12 am
If I hear.
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:06 am
Story for the gods
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:00 am
This tribe is always confuse. Still contemplating
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 10:00 am
You mean Yoruba joke or actually group?
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 9:59 am
Ụtụtụ ọma ndi ofe Mmanụ
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 9:59 am
Goodmornig Yorubas
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 9:59 am
You still dey contemplate?
Anonymous
July 25, 2018 at 9:55 am
Good morning