Popular Yoruba Historian, Banji Akintoye alongside freedom fighter Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) have declared the sovereignty of the Yoruba nation.

In a video circulating the social media, Akintoye and Igboho, along with some Yoruba leaders stated that the Yoruba nation could be independent and yet, thrive.

Akintoye said the most important thing for the Yoruba nation is to learn to work towards its sovereignty.

According to him, this is not a time to discuss issues surrounding restructuring, resource control or a new constitution but rather to secede from Nigeria.

He urged all Yoruba patriots to work together for the independence of the Yoruba nation, urging the young ones not to involve violence but peaceful deliberations.

“We have declared that sovereignty now but we must work together. We have just talked about what the Yoruba nation is suffering from in Nigeria. There should be no reason why we cannot all work together to extricate ourselves from this rubble that Nigeria has become.

“My advice to young people is to gather together, speak to leaders hesitating about Nigeria, there is no reason for any Yoruba person to be talking about restructuring or a new constitution or resource control, the game is up. We have seen enough of Nigeria, we have decided our status in the world today. We have moved forward, let us move smoothly without any violence, don't fight anyone. There should be no war, we are going to have a separate Yoruba conference very soon.”

Igboho, who also spoke at the conference, said the South-West states were no longer under Nigeria.

His comment followed others he had made in the past such as there being no basis for one Nigeria as insecurity continued to spread to Yoruba land.

In the video, he encouraged Yoruba people living in other parts of the country to return to the South-West region.

Igboho said the Yoruba kingdom was united in the latest agitation, and had the backing of all its traditional leaders. He challenged any Yoruba ruler who did not support him to openly refute his claims.

He said, “All the Yoruba youths in this land support our father (Banji Akintoye). We are in support because we know that these are our real fathers who understand that we are fighting for our rights against people that are disturbing us on our land. If we meet any Fulani herdsman, we are ready to face and destroy them starting from now. If any policeman attacks us for that, we are ready for them.

“We are ready to challenge a country that has nothing for the Yoruba people, we are taking back our territory. I meet with 5-year-old, 6-year-old children, that have no fathers, mothers, nothing. These children smoke Indian hemp, this country is finished, we don't want Nigeria again, we want the Yoruba nation, we don't fear anybody, we fear only God, enough is enough.

“Fulanis are cheating us, they rape our women, make videos of that so we can see. Benin Republic is not up to Osun State, and they are living in peace, there is security. Yoruba citizens are going to work as maids there, some of our people are even sent back when they don't have their papers. When some of us here were little, Ghanaians came here to work as cobblers, but now, Yorubas are asked to leave.

“No Yoruba person holds a major political position in Nigeria, this is the 14th year a Yoruba man was the Inspector-General of Police, no Yoruba man was ever a Chief of Army Staff, no Yoruba has been in that position. Hausa Fulani heads everything, instead. They gave us the position of Vice President that cannot make any major decision.

“All Yoruba citizens are in support of our move to secede, Banji Akintoye, Afenifere, the Yorubas know about it. Any of them that says he is not in support should make a video and refute this claim.

“If we learn that a soldier or policeman touches one of us, there will be trouble, we don't want Fulani herdsmen, they should go their way. From tomorrow, we will go from place to place and sensitise people about security, we won't see Fulani again.

“These herdsmen go about to destroy our crops and then end up selling food to us, is that not slavery? The average Seriki Fulani palace is bigger than that of a Yoruba king. We thank the Olubadan for disempowering a Seriki Fulani and placed him under a Baale. What the Fulanis do here, no Yoruba citizen can do such in the North. Why are we slaves in our land?

“Our senators and honourable will be held up in traffic, see underage children selling snacks, they will buy from them, is that not bad?

“There are Yorubas in different countries of the world. We plead with the United Nations to separate us from Nigeria before it turns to war, if they don't come, it will be worse than this. As it stands now, we are no longer Nigeria, we are no longer under dictatorial government, we sleep in fear, eat in fear, are we slaves?

“Some say Yoruba people are not united, we are! If you want to try us, touch one of us. Any king that says he is not with us, should make a video and make his claim. Yoruba citizens in Hausa land, come back home, this suffering is enough.”

http://saharareporters.com/2021/03/18/we-have-declared-yoruba-sovereignty%E2%80%94-akintoye-igboho

People who never agreed to be together cannot live together.

Nobody wants Nigeria again except that mischievous and backward group.

chiquitita

-Yoruba people, una good morning ooo!

Happy independence to you.

Hmm so Yoruba have decided to wake up from.their evalasting slumber

Northern borders with neighbouring countries are open but you shut South Western borders with neighbouring countries.

Fulani terrorists bring in arms and ammunition from those Northern borders but the boarders remain open but Southern bothers are shut.

Yet you are asking if Buhari is supporting terrorism or not, which other prove do you need?

He allows them to bring in arms so that they can attack the South while the South especially South West have been sleeping and relaxing Fulanis are stock piling arms and preparing for imminent war.

It not too late!
Yorubas stand up!!

Yoruba nation is what we want!!
Yoruba ronu oo!!

Good

I will take them serious when they break jebba bridge.

Tinubu wants to be president, he will never support Yoruba, he's the chief Fulani slave

PDJT:
-Yoruba people, una good morning ooo!

You mean say their day just break,. as in na now them deh wake up from sleep??

maak400:
Tinubu wants to be president, he will never support Yoruba, he's the chief Fulani slave

Not only Tinubu but most politicians..
What about Umahi,Okorocha,Obaseki,Fayemi etc.They are all selfish and will want one Nigeria but alas,Nigeria is gone.

Obamaofusa:


Not only Tinubu but most politicians..
What about Umahi,Okorocha,Obaseki,Fayemi etc.They are all selfish and will want one Nigeria but alas,Nigeria is gone.

So what abt Peter Obi, Wike, Ikpeazu etc

Tinubu wants to be president by all means

We understand this game and won't fall for it.

".. There is no reason for any Yoruba person to be talking about restructuring or a new constitution or resource control, the game is up. We have seen enough of Nigeria, we have decided our status in the world today. We have moved forward.....

“Since 1914 the British Government has been trying to make Nigeria into one country, but the Nigerian people themselves are historically different in their backgrounds, in their religious beliefs & customs.They do not show themselves any signs of willingness to unite … Nigerian unity is only a British invention” –Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, 1948.

“Nigeria is not a nation. It is a mere geographical expression. There are no ‘Nigerians’ in the same sense as there are ‘English,’ ‘Welsh,’ or ‘French,’ The word ‘Nigeria’ is a mere distinctive appellation to distinguish those who live within the boundaries of Nigeria and those who do not” -Chief Obafemi Awolowo, 1947

“It is better for us and many admirers abroad that we should disintegrate in peace and not in pieces. Should the politicians fail to heed the warning, then I will venture the prediction that the experience of the Democratic Republic of Congo will be a child’s play if it ever comes to our turn to play such a tragic role”
-Dr Nnamdi Azikiwe, 1964. The dreaded reality is more clearer today than ever.

PrinceOfLagos:
Tinubu wants to be president by all means.

I always said it, it is only a thoroughly demented Igbo or Yoruba or even Hausa fella that will not see what disaster the entity called Nigeria has become today under Buhari.

People like Seunmsg, Helinues, , keep regaling us of how the SW will produce a president in person of Tinubu or Starboy with the precarious situation in Nigeria today? These are kinds of dysfunctional state of a failed country that can lead to a military coup de etat or total disintegration.

Watch how Igbos will go crazy cos of this news.. the real unity beggars in Nigeria

Monogamy:

helinues that war you have been avoiding is gradually coming, prepare yourself!

Happy Independence Oduduwa Republic.
Will you people now stop hating on Biafrans

My leader!

I will believe it when Baba Iyabo,(Obasanjo) Ooni, and Alaafin post Videos Supporting it

Till then we are Watching

...simplyleo n monogamy pls n pls support this , n stop hating igbos ...swallow ur pride n apologise to the igbos

Resurrection212:
I will take them serious when they break jebba bridge.

Breaking Jebba bridge would be stupid because that’s not the only access land to the SW additionally asking for a different country does not mean there wouldn’t be trade between North and South

Racoon:
I always said it, it is only a thoroughly demented Igbo or Yoruba or even Hausa fella that will not see what disaster the entity called Nigeria has become today under Buhari.

People like Seunmsg, Helinues, , keep regaling us of how the SW will produce a president in person of Tinubu or Starboy with the precarious situation in Nigeria today? These are kinds of dysfunctional state of a failed country that can lead to a military coup de etat or total disintegration.

It seems if you haven't mention or quote our moniker at least 10 times in a day, body go dey do u somehow.
What kind of addiction is this?
Can't you ever type anything or make your submission without quoting Dem MANNA?
If you are having nightmare about our moniker that tells you the truth always, and you are against it, simply pray to God for forgiveness.
Let this addiction stop please, find time to make love or do something better at home.

We Rise!

post=100002308:
It seems if you haven't mention or quote our moniker at least 10 times in a day, body go dey do u somehow.
What kind of addiction is this?...We Rise!

Seems you're allergic to sound discussion.Once they press your button, then you begin to hyperventilate feeling as if you're floating.

Racoon:

Seems you're allergic to sound discussion.Once they press your button, then you begin to hyperventilate feeling as if you're floating.

You and your ilks have turned this politics section to the section for kids that run their mouths anyhow.

Gone are those days that we have mature men and women discuss politics on Nairaland in mature ways,
but now, the politics section of the forum has been overtaken by kids that do not know more than curses, abuses, insults, cancel comments, etc 24/7.

No sensible discussion can ever come out of any discussion with them.
That is why you hardly see us replying you kids mentions anymore, we only reply the good, honest ones that quote us in a mature way, people who are not in support of both APC and PDP, the neutrals.
Not the ones that believe the problems in their lives started in 2015, not the ones saying Nigeria was once like Canada or Dubai prior 2015.
Not the ones saying, they prefer their future and the future of their kids to be looted and stolen.
THE HYPOCRITES.
Those are the enemies of the state, we rather stay clear off!

Okoroawusa:

When was the last time I told you that I love you ?

Lol
Just some hours ago sir!
All of us @[b][/b] love you too.....
Let's share the love around!
Stay blessed Chairman!

November1857:
helinues that war you have been avoiding is gradually coming, prepare yourself!

Baba think like Nigeria is not @ war already.War is here whether we acknowledged it or not.

Who would have thought that the yorubas through their political prostitute like Gowon, who fought against the igbos trying to leave Nigeria would also be the one fighting to leave it ? When you condone injustice because its not happening to you at that moment, you just postponed it.

Having said that, I'm in full support of Oduduwa Republic. Nigeria is nothing but a mere geographical expression created as a project by a dead white man.

Racoon:
Baba think like Nigeria is not in war already.War is here whether we acknowledged it or not.

We pray you won't witness the war you pray for on a daily basis.
We pray it won't start from your abode, our honest prayers for you.

If you have witnessed war before, or you were around during the Civil War like some of us here,
You won't just be opening your mouth on a daily basis shouting for war.
Cownu really did something to you guys obviously.

May God punish Cownu for all these brainwashed and violence he is causing the nation from his hiding place.
As for you, we will continue to remember you in our prayers.

Goodnight racoon

BluntTheApostle:

Leave them.
Ordinary riot, some of them will shit in their pants.

They should go and ask those who witnessed the Civil War.

In fact, they should ask from anyone living through the horrors of Boko Haram in IDP camps.

You have said it all Apostle.
Nothing to add again.

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post=100002537:
We pray you won't witness the war you pray for on a daily basis.We pray it won't start from your abode, our honest prayers for you.If you have witnessed war before or around during the Civil War like some of us here,You won't just be opening your mouth on a daily basis shouting for war...

[/s]So you witnessed the civil war yet could tell your darling daddy the truth about all his evil policies & atrocities? Even God is @ war with Satan.

War has been part of man because there have been many intractable intra/inter-family, community, state and nation wars till date.Nigeria was once @ war with itself but now in a worse case with all the evil your darling daddy have bequeathed upon it.

Have you seen the citizens and military of this failed nation killed by bandits, Fulanis and BH terrorists that your darling daddy have rationalized all their atrocities? These are people fathers, mothers, siblings, etc

God has bless Mazi Nnamdi Kanu for saying the truth you can't tell but rather visiting His judgment on the ethno-religious supremacist divided nation your darling daddy have created with his silly mathematically incorrect 97% and 5% postulation.

Even the good Lord in heaven does not tolerate injustice, unfairness, segregation on any basis as your demigod have wrought.So abeg swerve.