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This is serious.

Nobody owns the land hence you settle and establish a village all over Nigeria.


Still not satisfied, you raise militants all over Nigeria in guise of protecting the owner of the land from the demons you created intentionally with one sole aim.......

Thanks. I could read through your mind.

Very senseless submission because they are yet to speak against the cause of the problem.

Dem even shot you but you no die.

What has his excellency done to protect the people of Ibarapa?

achierosion:
nna the tin shock me ooo, how did we end here?

Bubu na disaster.

How we take reach where we are now?

Never again.

Very necessary.

aumeehn:
go and ask your leaders that Collaborated with the ruling party just to spite the SE And SS, Apc gave him power on a platter he must honor their agreement. Your selfish leaders sold you out go and face them ok.

So, you are saying your leaders are treacherous in nature hence used the APC platform to achieve their selfish aim?

Gbagura:
The man never left aba all his life. Don't blame him on his ignorance.

I think so because if he has, he will never want to reside there again.

Igbochief001:
LMAO have u been to aba ? We have settled that here on naira land aba dwarfed ota ...so oga relax ooh travel n see

Stop deceiving yourself. Ota has more industries than Aba not to talk of the whole Ogun state.

You are talking to someone who resided in Aba for almost a decade.

Aconomist:
According to the Nigerian government, not a single piece of cargo has been transported on the new rails. Basically, this means the project is unviable. Clearly, an East to West rail would have been the better use of the FOREX.

https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/01/29/fg-bemoans-non-utilisation-of-railway-for-cargo-evacuation/

Because the rail track to the port is still under construction.

Omooba77:
AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI BY THE ALAAFIN OF OYO, OBA LAMIDI OLAYIWOLA ADEYEMI III

*Yoruba Question in Nigeria Conundrum*

Your Excellency,

I have never been timid or shy of my total support for the success of your administration to deliver the country to the Promised Land.
My confidence had always been based on Your Excellency’s ability, fitness and competence in leading the country to the Promised Land, where Law and Order prevail, individual liberty is guaranteed, economic well-being of the citizens is assured.
That my confidence in Your Excellency remains unshaken to date. In recent time however, I am worried about the security situation in the country, especially in the South West geo-political zone, nay the entire Yoruba-speaking area of the country including Kwara, Kogi and Edo states.
This has to do with the incessant and increasing menace of Fulani herdsmen that have laid siege in almost all the highways of Yoruba land. Whether in Owo, Akure, Ilesa/Ife-Ibadan road or Ibarapa zone and Ijebu area of Ogun state, the story is the same.

I have held series of consultations with opinion moulders and eminent Yoruba leaders across board about the menace of these cattle herdsmen with such assault like raping of our women and in some occasions, in the presence of their husbands. That is apart from massive destruction of our agricultural lands; which ultimately points to imminent starvation.
On top of it all is the menace of professional kidnappers usually in military uniforms. What is more worrisome about the kidnapping notoriety is what looks like impunity which these kidnappers enjoy their nefarious activities.

After due consultations with Yoruba leaders and as the pre-colonial head of the Yoruba nation, we are worried by the audacity of these lawless people in effecting their illegal acts in broad daylight on our usually bushy highways without any arm of security being able to do anything.
Worse still is the confidence with which they demand ransoms and collect such illegal levies atthem designated spots without any arm of security being able to lay siege on them as it was the practice in the recent past.
Now, we cannot even talk of parading suspects, when in actual sense, no major arrests have been made in this part of the country. Without arrests, we cannot talk of their facing of the law.
Unfortunately, and painfully indeed, in the face of the apparent helplessness of our security agencies, where do we go from here?
It is at the wake of this manifest frustration of our people that our people have found it unavoidable, even though reluctantly to resort to alternative measures to safeguard their lives and property.
Suffice to say that is most part of Yoruba land, their pre-colonial military structures have not been totally collapsed. Hence, such structures like Odua People’s Congress, Agbekoya and other vigilance groups.

Having stated the above, and having established my premise as a stakeholder in your administration in the firm belief that we all believe in the Nigeria project, kindly permit me, Mr President, to make the following points and submissions as the Alaafin of Oyo, the King and Head of all Yoruba at home and in the diaspora and the Chief Custodian of Yoruba culture and values.
The people of Yorubaland in the traditional six State of the South-West geo-political zone and extending to some parts of Kogi, Kwara and Edo State live in palpable fear because of new wave of insecurity of life and property they now witness on a daily basis and which is alien to them. This new uncomplimentary development is not unrelated to the new wave of criminal activities usually associated with banditry, armed robbery and lately, kidnapping and rape of genuinely innocent and law abiding citizens.
I remember when these nefarious activities were first noticed in Oyo/Oke Ogun area of Oyo State, I took proactive steps to stem the tide and to amicably normalize relations between farmers and herders. Our initiative succeeded because we were dealing with genuine farmers and herders who had a commitment to Nigeria and who were interested in promoting their economic activities in a peaceful, prosperous and united Nigeria.
However, it is becoming obvious that the nature and character of banditry and kidnapping today are different from what they used to be.

Today, it is not merely infraction in the course of doing business, but blatant and criminal violation of the constitutional right to life and liberty of innocent citizens of Yoruba land. A few publicly known instances will suffice.
Certain individuals were kidnapped along Erio-Aramoko road, Ekiti State. They were tortured and exposed to danger in the forest for upward of two weeks.
These victims included the Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association, Ikole Branch, Adeola Adebayo whose decomposing body was eventually found after a ransom price of four million Naira had been paid.
Two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps both Yoruba were picked up along Ilesa-Akure highway. In the process of this kidnap, an unnamed individual died.
Musibau Adetumbi, a legal practitioner based in Ibadan was going to attend an Appeal Court session in Akure when he was kidnapped along Ilesa-Akure highway. Professor Adegbehingbe, a surgeon at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife was adopted along Ibadan-Ile-ife highway. Dr. Muslim Omoleke, the Administrative Secretary of the National Electoral Commission was kidnapped around Ilesa, Osun State.
Mr Ayo Oladele, an employee of Guinness Nigeria and an Old Student of Christ School, Ado-Ekiti was adopted and taken away and lately, Dayo Adewole, son of a member of your 2015-2019 executive council and Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole was kidnapped on his farm at Iroko, a village along Ibadan-Oyo road.

There are many other instances of kidnapping, raid, rape and banditry not publicly known but which were reported to the Police and other law enforcement organizations.
As ugly as the picture above seems to be, the people of Yoruba land have remained generally peaceful and have resisted concerted efforts to push them into civil disobedience or adopting self-help mechanisms to protect themselves in their homeland.
They have demonstrated confidence in you and in your ability to stem the tide of these criminal activities. Yoruba have been restrained from believing the new found Islamization or Fulanization theory.
I am therefore writing to you, as a concerned stakeholder in your administration, to alert you and demonstrate to you, the urgency of the need to quickly respond to these and other issues concerning Yoruba land.
There is a general impression among opposition group that you are not known to take decisive and proactive steps in many matters of national interest and that you are not usually too disturbed about the gale of insecurity in Yoruba land.

May I also share with you the outcome or product of my wide consultations in Yoruba land to let you know, beyond what official security reports will make available to you, that there is a growing feeling of frustration, disappointment and despondency among our people, which if not immediately addressed, could lead to other serious national catastrophes and security challenges.
The present state of insecurity is posing enormous challenges to people’s engagements in other economic activities. The incessant and increasing menace on our highways and farms in Yoruba land is making farming and other economic activities hazardous and dangerous.
I recall with sadness that the Old Oyo Empire disintegrated because the slave trade introduced insecurity that made all other economic activities which had supported and enhanced the prosperity of Oyo to decline. It is never my wish that any part of Nigeria will ever go through this harrowing experience again.
Apart from massive destruction of farms and crops planted on them, the new wave of Fulani, pretending and disguising as herders have unleashed a reign of terror on Yoruba land.
They destroy crops, they kidnap men and women, violate and rape our women, right in the presence of their husbands. What this portends is definitely more than the simplistic interpretation of farmer/herder clash but the deliberate acts of hostility and criminality.
What makes it worrisome is the fact that for reasons best known to the Police establishment, they have not been apprehending or pretend to be in the defence of victims.

There is always a tendency to blame the victims and demonstrate helplessness in apprehending and bringing perpetrators to book to face the full wrath of the law.
It is even said, Mr President that these criminal pseudo herders go about their nefarious activities in broad daylight and many times in military uniform. They carry sophisticated weapons, the likes of which are only available to state actors.
There seems to be no doubt that the security apparatus of the country is both overstretched and rustic.
The philosophy of policing the State, protecting life and property and ensuring the existence of atmosphere that is conducive to life and living in Nigeria is lost on the security personnel. In Yoruba land, we are scared and worried about the outrageous audacity and effrontery of these criminal elements in carrying out their activities and without any challenge by security operatives.
In situation where money exchanged hands, the Police are adequately equipped to trace every paper money issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Intelligence gathering concerning money paid as ransom should lead, finally to these criminals since they would eventually make transactions with the proceeds of their illicit and criminal activities.
As no major arrest of Fulani pseudo herdsmen has been made till date in Yoruba land, suspects cannot be paraded, let alone arraigned.
Even threatened a sitting traditional ruler and asked him to comply with certain directives go about as if they are indeed above the law and beyond arrest. It is unheard of that the State could be seemingly helpless in the face of these criminal assaults on its integrity and capacity to carry out the most sacred of its mandate; preserving life and property.

Mr President, let me assure you that the Yoruba people traditionally have what it takes to defend themselves and interests against all enemy attacks. What is of immediate concern is the possibility of these traditional self-help mechanisms of defence to conflict with legal and constitutional framework of the security organizations.
This is indeed my greatest fear, recluse the situation is fast degenerating into what could trigger complete breakdown of law and order under a constitutional state arrangement. Thus latent frustration must be nipped in the bud to avert a breakdown of the state system in Yoruba land.
I am aware that members of the Odua People’s Congress scattered all over the world are already being mobilized to stand in the defence of their land and are ready, willing and able to raise an army of volunteers as was done in 1968 by the Agbekoya.
It is trite saying that a stitch in time saves nine. For me, and relying on ancient wisdom, the dilemma of a possible breakdown of state authority and power could still be manages and the slide to anarchy arrested.

Historically, and even now, ethnic relations between the Yoruba and the Fulani had been managed adroitly through excellent statesmanship and participatory administration of inter-ethnic group relations. I have had many instances of settling farmer/herder disagreements in my Palace to the extent of instituting workable modalities for inter communal conflict management and peace building.
What is strange is the new wave of criminally minded Fulani groups. What is again disappointing is the ease with which these criminals will leave our country should there be anarchy in the land.
They have other places to return to, but Nigerians don’t have another country apart from here.
This is a serious national emergency, when Fulani herdsmen are engaged in criminality all over the country and the sitting federal government seems helpless and generally unperturbed by what is going on in the security organizations. There is no doubt that some leaders of these security organizations are either incompetent or bankrupt of ideas. Some are even compromised to take any decisive actions against criminals.
What we are witnessing in Nigeria is an anomaly because it is inconceivable that in the 21st century, when the whole world is making appreciable progress in providing enhanced standard of living, Nigerians will be living under the fear of banditry, brigandage, rape, kidnapping and terrorism.
Insecurity is posing a direct threat and imminent danger to living in Nigeria. It is capable of de-robing the country in the comity of nations and passing it off as uncivilized and barbaric.

As more and more countries issue travel restrictions to Nigeria and parts thereof, it is just a matter of time for Nigeria to lose whatever gains it has made in repositioning itself for more decisive participation in the international system.
I trust that you will not allow this to happen and will quickly and decisively take immediate steps to re-established confidence in your government and demonstrate the capacity of the state to protect all legitimate interests.
I wish you God’s guidance, courage and wisdom to do what is right, appropriate and necessary to build the Nigeria of our dreams, where no ethnic group is oppressed or taken for granted.
While urging you to take out time to read and consider this letter as coming from a stakeholder in your administration, I wish to assure you of the warmest regards of the Royal stool.

No source to confirm if the news is genuine.

May the good Lord see him through victorious.

Nothing is wrong in Fulani but everything is wrong with grabbing somebody's land with force. That is why everything becomes wrong with such mind set.

Marine54:
Breaking: Eject fulani herdsmen from Yoruba land and face war- Fulani Nationalist movement threatens.

By Treasure Orokpo

The fulani Nationalist movement has threatened war if herdsmen are ejected from Ondo forest.

The group was reacting to recent ultimatum given to herders in ondo forest to vacate within 7 days.


The group in a statement by it coordinator, Baadu Salisu Ahmadu.


The group in a statement shared by Family fani-kayode, former Aviation minister, said they have given a counter order that "No fulani will move an inch either in Oyo, Ondo or any part of the south western part of Nigeria.

The statement read below:

"Our attention has been drawn to a decree credited to one Rotimi Akeredolu asking fulani people who have occupied some forest in Ondo state to quit.

We are also aware of another incident in Oyo state where an illiterate political thug gave quite notice to fulani people to leave the territories which are now their irreversible homes.

This is not only are irresponsible demand but a call to arms of the faithful who have been pursuing their legitimate business in these Forest.

We have given a counter order. No fulani will move an inch either in Oyo,ondo or any part of the western part of Nigeria.

On behalf of fulani Nationalist movement (FUNAM) we here by warn the government of Oyo and it's agent , one Sunday Igboho and ondo state government to rescind thier orders or face serious consequences.

It is shocking that the Igboho and Akeredolu who is beneficiary of the system is giving a stupid order that he knows no one will respect. we didn't get the forest through him and how does he expect the fulani to obey his empty order? Humans have a short memory.

The fulani will resist by all means necessary, including armed resistance any attempt to forcefully eject them from these Forest that in reality does not belong to these states alone . Some are federal Reserve forest.

We want to ask Akeredolu whether those communities brought the land from heaven.

We warn that any fulani blood that is shed further in the south west will automatically lead to up heaven in six state of lagos, Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti , and Ogun state.

We the fulani are on red alert and waiting for the call and will never succumb to any threat or intimidation by ethnic bigots.

I Baadu Salisu Ahmadu , given my new responsibility , will with other faithful Never fail fulani Nation in it Allah chosen destiny;

https://www.idomavoice.com/2021/01/breaking-eject-fulani-herdsmen-from-yoruba-land-and-face-war-fulani-nationalist-movement-threatens.html

The bolded sum it up. The reason lands are occupied without the consent of landlords.

Where photo?

aumeehn:
okay the states are South Western states abi?? Even the Northern Christians that you guys are banking on, don't trust you. Besides my Elders dont rant on social media or the press, they take action. You said 'they are pursuing them' who are they ? Can you mention names and back it up with proofs? If dem born your mama well enter bush and bush pursue them na. Cowards that no nothing except ranting on SM.

Nobody trust each other since the days of Lugard but the system has been that no region can stand on their own without collaboration.

Buhari lost the land election in Plateau Taraba, Kaduna South, Adamawa, Benue and even FCT. Abi you are oblivion to this.

They have the constitutional rights and legal rights to eject or prosecute a trespasser.

Cowards!? Bhuhahahaha!?

aumeehn:
okay go and send them away. Simple as abc!

Then why are you against the law of the land?

aumeehn:
lol Which implication Come to the North and see things for yourself stop assuming anything. We have the numbers to win Elections bruh, in 2023 a Northerner will be sworn in as president and heaven will not fall. Why am I even wasting my time replying you, go and pursue them from the bush now simple as Abc!

Why did Buhari failed 3 times until he was supported by SW if truly North has the number?

I hope you are not counting Plateau, Taraba, Kaduna South, Adamawa, Kwara, Kogi, Benue etc as part of the North?

We will see whether hell or heaven will fall in 2023 if Northern don't respect the unwritten Constitution.

They are pursuing them from their bush inherited from their forefathers.

Self defense is enshrined in the constitution of the federal Republic of Nigeria.

That's a good one.

aumeehn:
the Bushes are still within Nigeria's territory and as a citizen i have the right to live wherever I feel like.
Living in the Bush is a matter of choice and it's none of your concern if i decide to live in a cave. They way and manner i decide to live my life is non of your business. And yes we are proud of living in the Bush. And still we occupy. Ask Rock

Bush get owner and the owner doesn't want trespassers.

aumeehn:
You guys down south overestimate yourselves a lot. The Fulanis me inclusive have the right to live and anywhere in Nigeria without any form of discrimination. Your youths are into Cultism, Yahoo Yahoo and all sort of vices but it is the Fulanis living in the bush that concerns you. Nobody is going anywhere. Besides 2023 is not far away if God willing we are still alive, another Fulani will rule Nigeria for another 8 years. No right thinking Northerner will vote for either Yoruba or Igbo. The Fulbe are blessed by Allah almighty. You can only bark like the toothless bulldogs that you are, we the Fulbes are law abiding citizens that will not tolerate non sense from anybody in this country and will continue to exercise our constitutional rights of living anywhere we feel like in Nigeria and nobody can do shit about it. I repeat Yo can only Bark but you cannot bite. So continue barking on SM that's the only voice you have.

Fulanis or any tribe has the right to live anywhere in Nigeria as long as they acquire properties according to law and follow due process.

You can't enter somebody's land without going through due process of getting his/her consent. No land is vacant. It rather belongs to an individual, a community or a state government.

The bush belongs to someone and e concern the person.

That's what you don't understand.

However, perish the thought that a Northerner not to talk of a Fulani will become president without the support of other tribes in 2023. Buhari failed woefully in his 3 attempts.

Unfortunately, I don't see other tribes supporting a Northerner comes 2023. Even Northerners will never be supportive of such move because they know the implication.

If Fulbe are law abiding let them follow due process before occupying somebody's bush.

gregyboy:
Lol, it doesn't change the fact benin ruled entire Yoruba people and the whole of lagos in the past

Which entire Yoruba people? Why do you like lying to yourself?

Web2020:
You are talking from the two side of your mouth. You failed to talk about the war the great Binis wedge against the British when they invaded Benin to take away the Oba. The millions of British soldiers killed before the unfortunate incident of capturing the Oba. You shabbily stated that the Oba was banished. He was taken to Calabar and another Oba installed to avoid vacuum and with that he can not come to Benin kingdom because there can never be two Obas in Benin Kingdom.
Secondly, limit the use of the phrase "I have proven" what have you proven by simply giving your unverified opinion. The only Kingdom in Nigeria is Edo kingdom. The British knew it, they saw that Edo Kingdom was well Organized with all forms of administration. They were surprised and needed to conker the kingdom to be able to penetrate the territory.

1 million what? Take suffery dey lie na.

gregyboy:
which children.... Lol

Go to my previous comment when i posted a screenshot of rcc law on heritage of Oduduwa

Just search for it on this thread


Ife in ancient times was referred as a religious town, and not ancestral

Did Oduduwa have children?

gregyboy:
Oba Ewuare, who was a warrior king

You mean nobody beared Oba in Yorubaland until Ewuare came?

I want to ask you a simple question.

What was his name before he changed it to Ewuare?

Was it not Ogun?

Where did the name Ogun emanate from?

In fact, what is the meaning of Ewuare in Benin?