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Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ooni: 5:12pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Everybody in Nigeria is familiar with the fact that Southeast and south South region is a single political bloc ie SE/SS. Also the North East and North West zones also forms a single political bloc often expressed as ' core north'. Since independence, our Yoruba southwest region has remained a stand alone, lonely region in the Nigerian political space. I say this with evidence. This is so sad despite our decades long bridge building adventures. Let us check voting pattern which the most credible way of assessing region affinity and alignment. Delta and Edo which were once part of the western region always vote in a different direction from the south west during election while even Kwara always vote with the north. Conversely, south South states once part of the old eastern region has maintained same voting pattern with Ibos through ages. Any political party popular in South east ends up popular in South South as well, including Benue State Northeast states also vote in line with Northwest showing some sort of affinity. But in our case, neighbouring states don't share our sentiment like other major tribes. This should be disturbing to every omoluabi. Is it that we are not playing our cards right? Why are we so lonely and rejected? In 1999 for instance, APP regarded as Hausa fulani party, and an offshoot of NPC cleared all northeast and Northwest (core north) PDP regarded as and Ibo party and an offshoot of NCNC cleared SE/SS and Benue The AD regarded as a Yoruba party and an offshoot of AG couldn't go beyond the single southwest region. Infact Kwara voted for APP in 1999 and has continue to vote contrary to southwest pattern. The only reason APC is winning in Kwara is because of the CPC factor. This is not so with Rivers, crossrivers, Akwa Ibom Bayelsa and even Benue. They always vote with Ibos. Even Delta/ Edo once part of western region voted for Ibo lead PDP in 1999 and still do so. The most shocking being two months old labour party foray into presidential bid. A party we Yorubas call IPOB Ibo party. They managed to clear SE/SS and Benue. Our southwest Yoruba region has no friends. Regional affinity is what will decide the future of this country and not political patronage. We need a change of attitude to endear ourselves to our neighbors, at least. 5 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Biafrannuke: 5:15pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
I have to agree with the op. Yoruba can be playing spoiler for the for old Eastern region but when op's point will become clear is if it comes to separation. Voting pattern will matter and voting blocs will likely form national boundaries. That is why Yorubas are resisting Biafra with all their might. Biafra will truly expose their 'loneliness' But in the end Biafra will come. 14 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:17pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
The south west without friends has produced two presidents in 24 years since Nigeria returned to democracy. Infact the only time Yorubas have not been represented in this country in the major leadership position isince 1999 is 2011 to 2015. The earlier you realize that politics is a game of interest and not friendship the better for you. Your so called friend might vote with your enemy if it satisfy his interest at that time. 55 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ooni: 5:21pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Iamgrey5:the southwest did not 'produce' any president in 1999. Obasanjo won on PDP platform not on AD. That shaped his administration. Infact, our people even accused him of not being Yoruba. Friendship and interest are inseparable. Friends are allies because they share common interest. Someone can help you not because he cares for you but because he wants to spite another. In that case you must watch such person. Yoruba has no friend that is why many are saying Tinubu can't be saved if he loses in the tribunal. 11 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Beremx(f): 5:22pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Kwara State has set the pace for Yoruba-Fulani just like Hausa-Fulani. You can still merge with NW/NE to form a force. You're not alone bro 🤔🤔🤔 6 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:23pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Side note about Kwara AD won governorship Election in 1999 in Kwara and App won presidential election because APP was in a partnership with AD to produce Olufalaye. 10 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Christistruth03: 5:23pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
That Election loss really pained them Cheer Up It is not the end of the World 110 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by duro4chang(m): 5:24pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Tribalistic and myopic post 70 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Wodu89: 5:24pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
And you have to use the moniker Ooni, Rolls eyes 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Millimann: 5:26pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
They always play the spoiler against their southern neighbours and it favours them |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:28pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni:Like I wrote in my earlier post. You need to realize politics is a game of interest and not friendship. In 1999, Hausa Fulani North supported for Yorubas to represent the two major political parties and choose the one they felt more comfortable with in Obasanjo not because they loved Yorubas but because they saw his choice as strategic. In 2015, they partnered with Tinubu and gave South West vice presidential position to save their political relevance in Nigeria not because they love the Yorubas but they saw it as strategic. In 2023, they partnered with Tinubu again by giving him half their votes to protect the image and unity of Nigeria not because they loved Tinubu but it's strategic planning. Politics is not about friendship. 22 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ooni: 5:28pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Iamgrey5:there is no side note. Muhammed lawal of APP won governorship election in Kwara 1999. 3 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ttalk: 5:29pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni: Be ashamed for once, a region without friend produced 2 president in a space of 24 years and also VP. Wetin your region don produce apart from IPOB, UGM and terrorists? 25 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by illicit(m): 5:30pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Really? How come we produce your presidents ever since Lol I have ibo friends, especially girls This thread is not necessary bro 11 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:32pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni:Lawal was the AD candidate as there was no AD in the Election in ilorin.. APP and AD formed alliance. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ooni: 5:34pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Iamgrey5:Ogbeni, you are talking about support and politics and I am talking about regional affinity and blocs. In politics, the larger the bloc the bigger the bargaining power. If a man gets supported by another bloc other than the one he belongs to, he is bound to play to the tune of that bloc. That is why Tinubu's government will be lethargic. He will be too careful not to offend the north because southwest alone cannot defend him 'in case'. Just being president is not everything but what you achieved with it is the end. 3 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ooni: 5:36pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Iamgrey5:which party won governorship election in Kwara 1999? 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:38pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni:Jonathan was also so careful not to offend the North because the north will always have that large voting bloc and will almost likely vote together. Even if a president of Edo or igibira origin is Elected today, he or she will still be careful not to offend the North no matter the "friend ship" his or her region might have with other regions. The north voting power will always be a factor in Nigerian democracy. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:38pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni:Did AD present a candidate in Kwara In 1999? 4 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Odogwuzack: 5:38pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Yet the most successful region. 11 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ooni: 5:39pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Yoruba bloc is a small voting bloc that is why Tinubu can be a president and fulani will take over Kwara. He cannot offend the north. If someone from south east / south South and middle belt comes to power, he will be bolder to execute his policies because he comes from a larger bloc. 5 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ooni: 5:42pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Iamgrey5:it's not true. Jonathan faced book haram frontally until they accused him of "civil war revenge" 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Odogwuzack: 5:43pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni: If you don't need friends to be successful pls go ahead. That is the case with the Yorubas. This same region is the most successful economically and politically which is making people like you that have "friends" to be jealous and bitter. 14 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:44pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni:Jonathan was busy building Almajiri schools up North while Neglecting his own State federal roads. Yes, he was barely kissing the harses of the North. 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by hakeemhakeem(m): 5:45pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Iamgrey5: Anpp won governor 99 Lawal 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:52pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
hakeemhakeem:Yes no AD on the ballot. For years, ACN was the major opposition to PDP before 2014 merger of CPC, NPDP and ACN. |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Ooni: 5:54pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Odogwuzack:the most successful yet we are being dominated by Ibos in Lagos. Do you know how many of my Yoruba friends that have relocated to Ibadan from Lagos because they can't afford Lagos rent again, While Ibos buy up everywhere. You must be kidding me. 3 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Odogwuzack: 5:59pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni: Lol all these "domination" and billionaire talks start and end on social media. All the beggars on my street are Igbos. 16 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Iamgrey5(m): 5:59pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Ooni:So who are the Yorubas left in Lagos? Are they all living in your house? 12 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Southwest: The Region Without Friends by Odogwuzack: 6:01pm On Jul 12, 2023 |
Because Igbos lost in a free and fair election, they will not let us hear word again. 17 Likes 6 Shares
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