A conference of Yoruba has called for decentralisation of government to allow the six geopolitical zones in the country to have autonomy to function.

The conference, which had in attendance Yoruba scholars and traditional rulers, was led by Professor of History, University of Texas, Austin, Toyin Falola, who submitted that decentralisation of power would solve most of the problems, including the insecurity facing the country.

The Yoruba leaders and scholars met at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, on Monday, for the sixth Atanda lectures and conference on Yoruba culture and society.

The three-day conference on Yoruba culture and society had many national and international scholars on Yoruba and culture as speakers, including a foremost private art collector in Africa, Prince Yemisi Shyllon; Director of African Studies Institute, University of Georgia, USA, Akinloye Ojo, and Professor Arinpe Adejumo of the University of Ibadan.

Speaking on the essence of the conference, held in remembrance of a late professor of history, Joseph Atanda, Falola said the late scholar contributed immensely to the teaching of Yoruba history and culture while alive.

Speaking on the state of the nation, Falola said, “The Yoruba are angry, the Igbo are angry, so, how to minimise and reduce the anger is what we should find a solution to.

“At this time, the best advice one can give is decentralisation and autonomy in various regions.

“I don’t think separation is the best way to go, but seeking better autonomy in these regions is a better option.”

Another professor of history, Olutayo Adeshina, in his submission advised the agitators for Yoruba nation to think things through.

He said “Those who are pushing for it, I will say let us take it easy and see it from broader perspectives because here, the structure of Nigeria is skewed; it is imbalanced and it is also not right. Yes, we have rights to agitate; I will say let us take it easy.

“If we agitate and try to secede, move away, what is the benefit of it? What is the cost of taking Yoruba out of Nigeria? Is it going to be done peacefully?

“You have to do this thing very clinically; you must get your parameters right; is it going to be peaceful? If it is going to be peaceful, Okay, if it is not going to be peaceful, what is the cost to us as a people and as a society? What is the cost on our infrastructure? A lot of things must be done carefully and well calibrated.”

The Orangun of Oke-Ila, Osun State, Oba Abolarin Adedokun, also called for patience and tolerance among the tribes and ethnic groups in the country.

Source: https://punchng.com/Yoruba-scholars-monarchs-caution-Igboho-demand-decentralised-govt

“At this time, the best advice one can give is decentralisation and autonomy in various regions.

What else would you expect from scholars suggestions.. Best way to go

Secession is not the answer but devolution of power

We the Yorubas want to be on our own. We are tired of staying with the Igbos

The last scholar I know who happens to be a Yoruba is Wole Soyinka.
Where are these so called scholars then?

Those who call for restructuring should know they are just wasting their time.

The north can never allow the south to control their resources and seaports.

It's as simple as ABC.

If you don't know Toyin falola then stop talking trash about Nigeria because you know nothing as far as Nigeria is concerned. Back to the matter I think to decentralized the government is a good way to go although that's what north don't want to hear.

But trust me if southern can unite on this matter there's nothing north can do than to concur, I just don't know why igbo elites are silent over everything they don't support biafra they don't support decentralized where do they belong self?

tydi:
The last scholar I know who happens to be a Yoruba is Wole Soyinka.
How are these so called scholars then?

Nowhere was Igboho mentioned in the write up. What's up with the misleading title?

Guestlander:
Nowhere was Igboho mentioned in the write up. What's up with the misleading title?

In Yorubaland, who's @ the forefront of championing Secession?

Do they need to mention names before you get the message?

Whenever there's a call to break this cesspit some foolish group will spring up in the middle of the night to disturb your ears with restructuring, autonomy, devolution and once the call for secession dies down you will never hear from the group again. Fulani herdsmen are killing people as they like and no group has converged to do or say anything but once the people come together to protect themselves thousands of otellectual group will spring immediately to tell you don't do it, don't take laws in to your hand.

Buhari should be cautioned too
He speaks thru his anus dis days

Fahdiga1:
We the Yorubas want to be on our own. We are tired of staying with the Igbos

You are not really sounding good lately... You have lied more than Mr Lai on NL.

I think you should take some break

I support them

Skynet45:
who be all these unknown Yoruba scholars. Igboho has the support of the people, who want to break away from Nigeria. The other leaders can Bleep off. Conduct a referendum if you're certain

Which people?


You can only talk for yourself

Fahdiga1:
We the Yorubas want to be on our own. We are tired of staying with the Igbos

This is getting irritating
Face your Igbo
Stop causing confusion
Don't you have the least iota of shame?



This kind of mentality will only stop Biafra

"Yoruba scholars"
See title they take they deceive fools.

Monogamy:


What else would you expect from scholars suggestions.. Best way to go

Secession is not the answer but devolution of power

I dont know why you people cannot think deeply.Staying in the same country with the core and real Northerners is akin to staying in the dark ages and being backward with lots of bloodbaths which means nothing to them.
Yoruba nation is here to stay.
We Yoruba nation supporters are very much more than the politicians' sponsored turncoats and you Fulani terrorists.

theTranslator:

Which people?


You can only talk for yourself

Majority of yourbas

Skynet45:


Majority of yourbas

You are not majority of Yoruba


So mind your business

theTranslator:

You are not majority of Yoruba


So mind your business

That's why I said organise a referendum let's see who wants to remain in this contraption, your failed government is scared of that

theTranslator:

You are not majority of Yoruba


So mind your business

I have seen more oduduwa flag pasted at people door and shops more than Nigerian flag

Skynet45:


I have seen more oduduwa flag pasted at people door and shops more than Nigerian flag

So?


I repeat

Mind your business

adenigga:


In Yorubaland, who's @ the forefront of championing Secession?

Do they need to mention names before you get the message?

If his name was not mentioned, it is wrong to say it was. That is called lying.

He needs to put caution within the wind

YORUBA SCHOLARS;

IGBO SCHOLARS;

AFENIFERE;

OHANEZE NDI IGO;

YORUBA MONARCHS;

IGBO MONARCHS;

SW GOVERNORS;

SE GOVERNORS;

ALL OF YOU KNOW A DECENTRALIZED GOVT WILL FAVOUR THE SOUTHERNERS WHO ARE THE ECONOMIC BREATHE OF THIS COUNTRY. TAKE A DECISIVE ACTION AND PUSH HARD FOR A DECENTRALIZED GOVT THAT FAVOURS YOUR CHILDREN AND STOP SINGING.

IGBOHO AND NNAMDI KANU WILL NOT BE FIGHTING FOR A BREAKUP OF THIE COUNTRY IF THIS IS DONE

Guestlander:


If his name was not mentioned, it is wrong to say it was. That is called lying.

I tire o. I had to read through and could not see anywhere his name was mentioned