We wont backdown on agitation for Yoruba nation – Gani Adams

Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has said there is no going back on agitation for the Yoruba nation.

He made this known at the Odun Aje Festival in Orile Agege, Lagos on Monday, May 31.

According to him, some politicians in the Southwest region have suppressed
Yoruba interest with their political ambition for 2023 but vowed that no matter the antic of some selfish politicians, it would not stop agitation.

He said the idea of using constitution review to weaken agitation for Yoruba nation would not work because the clamour for self-determination was borne out Oodua sons and daughters’ interest, sunnewsonline reports.

The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) national coordinator berated Federal Government on current situation of security across the country but commended southern governors for standing firm against open grazing.

“We totally support their position on the ban of open gracing in the south. For example, most times, I feel sad at the spate of insecurity across the South West. In South West, kidnapping, banditry and killings have since been the bane of our region.

“We are in the 21st century and open grazing practice is of old. It has created more challenges than it could solve and I wonder why the Federal Government is bent on going against the wishes of the people.  In the last few years, Nigeria has been in the news mostly for the wrong reasons. The spate of insecurity is alarming and increasing by the day.

“I think we need to tackle the menace using the traditional approach and global template. The Federal Government has failed to unravel the mystery behind the various security challenges in the country. And by going against the wishes of the citizens, FG has only created disunity, anarchy, instability and lack of cohesion among the various tribes and ethnic groups. Things have gone wrong and it is beyond everybody’s imagination.”

On agitation for Yoruba nation, he said: “The Yoruba are tired of this failed federation and we have graduated from restructuring to seeking self-determination.

Those clamouring for restructuring have their eyes in 2023  elections and their agenda is at variance with the present demand. For us as a race, it is a new dawn and we are determined to go all the way to get what we want legitimately and without creating unnecessary tension. 

Yoruba can do better as a race that is destined for greatness. We can do better if we can unite as a race. As a Yoruba son or daughter, it does not matter whether you are a Muslim, Christian or traditionalist, it behooves on you to work with others for the progress of our race.”