dipoolowoo:
By Dipo Olowookere

A pan Yoruba youth organizations, Igbimo Odo Yoruba, has raised an alarm about a plot by the federal government to clampdown on some leaders of the Nigerian leaders and elders forum comprising Afenifere, Northern Elders Forum, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and Middle Belt Forum, with the aim of weakening the group’s perceived opposition to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration by using the Nigerian Police Force and the Department of State Services to execute a series of arrests targeting key chieftains of the groups such as Comrade Yinka Odumakin, Dr Junaid Mohammed, Chief John Nwodo, Dr Isuwa Dogo, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and others, on trumped-up charges.

The group alleged in a press statement released Friday by its Coordinator, Comrade Olufemi Lawson, in Lagos that the plot also involves executing illegal searches on residential and business premises of persons believed to be arrow heads of the groups, with the ultimate objective of silencing them so to as cripple their criticisms of the Mr Buhari led All Progressives Congress (APC) administration in the country.

The youth group also alleged that the plot is aimed at decapitating the any opposition to the “now unpopular” government of President Buhari, which is desperately seeking a second term in office come 2019.

Making reference to the recent illegal raid on the Abuja residence of elder statesman and Niger Delta leader, Mr Edwin Clark, the group alleged that it was the first step in the series of orchestrated actions geared towards silencing the opposition to the Buhari’s government, which has been mainly championed by the Nigerian Leaders and Elders Forum.

The group further stated that the glaring failures of the APC administration in the country and the increasing agitation for the restructuring of the country, being spearheaded by the Elders and Leaders, is responsible for the federal government’s plot to clampdown on those persons, who are now considered to be the arrowhead of the opposition to the Buhari’s government.

According to the group, the increasing resort to dirty tactic fits into the pattern of the Buhari’s administration abuse of federal institutions, including the police, DSS, the military and the regulatory agencies, to harass and intimidate the opposition.

The group also stated that the recent events are proof of the desperation of the Buhari’s administration, which it alleged is determined to make sure that Nigeria is plunged into chaos through its anti-democratic activities.

“We are therefore using this medium to alert Nigerians and the international community of the evil machinations of the Federal government and the APC to throw Nigeria into crisis.

“We also call on Nigerians and the global community to take note of the desperate tactics of this administration and do whatever they can to prevail on President Buhari not to plunge the country into chaos,” the group further stated.

The group warned that any crisis arising from the desperate antics of the federal government would not augur well for Nigeria and her democracy, adding that the country “must not be allowed to be plunged into crisis for whatever reason.”

https://www.businesspost.ng/2018/09/09/criticism-fg-plotting-to-arrest-some-elder-statesmen-group/

paulchineduN:
It still marvels me that despite Yoruba's educational advancement , they have continued to support this tyrant to be in power beyond 2019.

Who has bewitched us in this country? A country full of smart people is left in the hands of one Mr Integrity who thinks corruption to be only when u steal from public treasury. Bet me, if Buhari stays beyond 2019, Nigeria will witness the biggest rife and disenchantment we have never seen in the land.

Can u imagine a presidency defending an Abba Kyari in a scam that every sensible person knows that what those young men are saying is true? Endless instances yet some people open up their mouth to say they are fighting corruption. Fighting corruption indeed.

ipobarecriminals:
we all knw una dnt like the face Baba Bubu.No free money again ,hence d noise

Bede2u:
lol...at the bolded...this a wicked lie yorobà people have told themselves for ages...yet no prove to back it.

Look at the so-called educated people queing up to get garri from apc candidate in osun state

Bibors:
Why raise alarm now when you all brought him into power.
You also supported him in his python dance.
Sit back and enjoy your own share of the dance.

paulchineduN:
It still marvels me that despite Yoruba's educational advancement, they have continued to support this tyrant to be in power beyond 2019.

Who has bewitched us in this country? A country full of smart people is left in the hands of one Mr Integrity who thinks corruption to be only when u steal from public treasury. Bet me, if Buhari stays beyond 2019, Nigeria will witness the biggest rife and disenchantment we have never seen in the land.

Can u imagine a presidency defending an Abba Kyari in a scam that every sensible person knows that what those young men are saying is true? Endless instances yet some people open up their mouth to say they are fighting corruption. Fighting corruption indeed.

jchioma:
The desperation to hang on to power by all means despite being rejected by 5% of the people is what will bring down this administration.

limeta:
This is nothing compared to what will befall the nation after the election

Herdsmen are regrouping and attracting new members from all Africa countries daily


It will be ok no one will hear you cry
This you brought on your self just for VP position

excel101:
Fufu like you, you said no free money, but members of his cabal are stealing money, e.g Kiyari

ipobarecriminals:
i dnt trade banter eith s kid.Go look for ur mate elsewhere .If dis is how u call elder ones in ur house fufu,so bi it

ipobarecriminals:
i dnt trade banter eith s kid.Go look for ur mate elsewhere .If dis is how u call elder ones in ur house fufu,so bi it

QuotaSystem:


IPOB Wailers are pained that the government's efforts against the opposition sponsored herdsmen is paying off

When they were attacking, the President was incompetent... now they've been contained, you're complaining and hoping for a regrouping... hahaha

If you like, you PDP demons can sponsor more herdsmen, they will continue to be suyanized by Sai Baba!

bencr7:
so opposition are d one sponsoring herdsmen, And d ruling party want to give land and protecting d militia Allah in many occasion that hv claim responsible for d killing done by herdsmen. Guy use head abeg!

QuotaSystem:


1. The creation of grazing reserves is for lasting peace because Nigeria cannot eliminate legitimate herdsmen, and clashes with farmers and villagers are bound to continue as human development continues to encroach on traditional grazing routes. Common sense.

2. Miyetti Allah is a registered lawful organization in existence for decades, with Goodluck Jonathan as an officially registered grand patron (do your research). It represents legitimate herdsmen (producers of your beef, leather and tasty suya) and NOT opposition sponsored killer criminals despite their attempt to identify as legitimate herdsmen. As long as they're law abiding they deserve protection like every other law abiding Nigerian.

3. It's therefore clear that its your head that's needs using.

Bede2u:
aboki argument

bencr7:
so opposition are d one sponsoring herdsmen, And d ruling party want to give land and protecting d Miyetti-Allah in many occasion that hv claim responsible for d killing done by herdsmen. Guy use ur head abeg!

klax:


Stop being silly they did not support any phyton dance those who supported it are here on Nairaland and if you read the targeted names it contain igbo names so open your eyes and brain ok.

Now listen operation phyton was not a declaration of war against the igbo pls get that fact but it was against IPOB and IPOB is a group causing headache within igbo extraction and Nigeria at large and must be nip at the bud the only error the f u c k I n g Buhari did was refusing to use same measure against fulani killers but for fed govt to decimated IPOB in a strong term I support it so don't start tribalism this morning ok.

This was same mistake the igbo made during June 12 upheaval we stirred clear and said it's Yoruba and Hausa problem they both faced each for real and at the end a truce was agreed and obj a Yoruba man became the president now we have started it again and when the presidency slip off our hand then we start shouting marginalization, war, biafra etc.

GoTV:
Good morning everyone. How was your night?

limeta:
This is nothing compared to what will befall the nation after the election
Herdsmen are regrouping and attracting new members from all Africa countries daily

It will be ok no one will hear you cry
This you brought on your self just for VP position

paulchineduN:
It still marvels me that despite Yoruba's educational advancement, they have continued to support this tyrant to be in power beyond 2019.

Who has bewitched us in this country? A country full of smart people is left in the hands of one Mr Integrity who thinks corruption to be only when u steal from public treasury. Bet me, if Buhari stays beyond 2019, Nigeria will witness the biggest rife and disenchantment we have never seen in the land.

Can u imagine a presidency defending an Abba Kyari in a scam that every sensible person knows that what those young men are saying is true? Endless instances yet some people open up their mouth to say they are fighting corruption. Fighting corruption indeed.

paulchineduN:
It still marvels me that despite Yoruba's educational advancement, they have continued to support this tyrant to be in power beyond 2019.

Who has bewitched us in this country? A country full of smart people is left in the hands of one Mr Integrity who thinks corruption to be only when u steal from public treasury. Bet me, if Buhari stays beyond 2019, Nigeria will witness the biggest rife and disenchantment we have never seen in the land.

Can u imagine a presidency defending an Abba Kyari in a scam that every sensible person knows that what those young men are saying is true? Endless instances yet some people open up their mouth to say they are fighting corruption. Fighting corruption indeed.