In this third part, we hope to close this ‘observatory tower’ with few pointers that show actions and practices that invariably add to the emulsifying agents producing and promoting banditry and other criminal activities in Nigeria. Then, in the next and final part, set forth a slew of suggestions – as if the appropriate authorities do not know the proper things to do – that may galvanise our redemption, and possibly save the beleaguered citizens of this country from needless terror amidst the deadly antics of coronavirus, the natural painful consequences of a primitive political culture, and dire economic conditions.
Browsing: Yoruba Nation
The group has had various rallies across South West states to preach against agitation for a Yoruba Nation.
They were on July 3, 2021 at Ojota, Lagos during a rally in support of the actualisation of the Yoruba Nation.
Adams made the plea in a video that has since gone viral on the social media and obtained by The Nation
He said instead of lobbying traditional rulers peacefully and getting their buy-in, Igboho is focusing on propaganda.
The agitators arrived Igboho’s Ibadan home in Soka area in their numbers, demanding for a better Nigeria
Sanwo-Olu’s order was contained in a statement by the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Moyosore Onigbanjo
The late 14-year-old Jumoke’s lifeless body was found on a road following a police offensive against protesters at the Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, during the Yoruba Nation awareness rally on Saturday.
Igboho’s demand was contained in a letter by his lawyer, Chief Yomi Alliyu (SAN), on Saturday.
The National Publicity Secretary of AAC, Femi Adeyeye, in a statement made available in Abuja, also described “the use of force on Yoruba Nation agitators by the Hakeem Odumosu-led Police Command as unnecessary, undemocratic insane and a complete waste of resources.”
Our correspondent, who sighted the girl’s corpse, observed that bullets had ripped open the victim’s stomach. She is said to be 14 years old.
The separatists held the rally for the secession of the South-West geopolitical zone despite repeated warnings by security operatives.
Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, while addressing a press briefing on the issue in Lagos on Thursday said anyone caught participating or facilitating the rally will be dealt with within the ambit of the law.
The Soka Ibadan residence of Igboho came under attack around 1am. It was reported that gunmen allegedly came in military camouflage to his residence.
In a video that surfaced online, the protesters were seen carrying a banner that boldly read, ‘Yoruba Nation America’.
YOV, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Omoladun Orolugbagbe said all arrangements have been concluded on the rally slated to hold on Saturday June 12 across 174 countries in the world, including European Union, Asia, South America, North America, Australia and Africa.
Okay, if the Yoruba nation wants a monarchy system of rule, who will be the King? Who will become the sovereign monarch? Where will the kingdom be? Is it the OOni of Ife or the Alaafin of Oyo? Won’t the Awujale of Ijebuland or the Alake of Egbaland want the right to the stool? Where will you put the Orangun of Ila who also is a direct descendant of Oduduwa?
The governor also specifically said he does not support agitation by secessionists for Yoruba Nation in the South-West region.
The agitators held a rally in the state capital, Akure, displaying banners showing their demand for Yoruba Nation.
Osun Police spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, on Saturday, said the agitators, under the group ‘Omo Oduduwa United’, has informed the police of their rally beforehand.