Forget About 2027: Aso Rock Is Not Your Family House; Yoruba Union.
From Our Correspondent.
The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, also known as the Yoruba Union, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the escalating insecurity and worsening economic hardship in the country.
In a statement issued on Monday by its Convener, Olusola Badero, and released by the Communication Director, Princess Balogun, the Union accused the Tinubu-led government of neglecting its core responsibilities to the people, declaring that “Aso Rock is not his family house.”
The group expressed deep concern over the increasing levels of poverty in the region and the alarming rise in the number of out-of-school children. It attributed these issues to harsh economic policies and the persistent devaluation of the naira, which have made life unbearable for millions and crippled the survival of small-scale businesses.
“The South West, like other regions, is suffering under severe hardship,” the statement read. “Families can barely afford food, and our schools are emptying out as parents struggle to meet basic needs. What hope is left for the common man?”
The Yoruba Union also condemned the deteriorating security situation, citing the recent abduction of seven farmers by suspected Fulani gunmen in Itaogbolu, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. Badero recounted how the armed men raided the community while the victims were harvesting palm fruits, attacked them, and kidnapped them.
Calling for urgent action from the federal government, the group emphasized that Nigeria belongs to all its citizens and not to any one individual or group. “People voted for leadership, not a monarchy. It is time for the government to stop behaving as though the presidency is a family inheritance.”
“Imagine a country where people live from hand to mouth. Kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of N100 million, which was later reduced to N20 million. Yet, the victims could only manage to raise N5 million. They were eventually released in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, last Wednesday night after the kidnappers accepted the N5 million and some food items,” the union stated.
The union described the situation as unfortunate, criticizing the Tinubu-led government for failing to address insecurity, despite promises made during the campaign. The Yoruba Union added that insecurity in the South West has significantly worsened.
According to the union, President Tinubu should not consider contesting the 2027 elections, stating that his track record shows he is incapable of managing Nigeria’s affairs, contrary to his pre-election promises.
“President Bola Tinubu should understand by now that Aso Rock is not his family home. Nigerians are tired of his gimmicks. His economic policies have crippled businesses and impacted the lives of many negatively. People in the South West have not felt any positive change from his leadership; instead, they face intimidation, harassment, and the arbitrary arrest of journalists and critics to suppress dissenting voices.”
Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá also raised alarms about the infiltration of Kwara South by suspected Fulani gunmen, particularly in the Ifelodun, Irepodun, Isin, and Ekiti local government areas.
“Kidnapping has become a lucrative business. Armed Fulani herdsmen with AK-47 rifles have overrun the South West, turning the region into a hub for kidnappers. Despite Tinubu’s policies, our people can no longer sleep with both eyes closed. They are afraid to go to their farms or travel on major highways due to fear of attacks by these armed groups.”
“Enough is enough. Nigeria is not a banana republic. Human lives are sacred. Tinubu appears unconcerned and disconnected from the suffering of ordinary citizens. His sole focus seems to be the 2027 elections.”
“As an organization with a presence across the globe, we condemn the current state of affairs and call on President Tinubu to forget about his 2027 ambitions. No genuine and concerned son or daughter of the Yoruba race will vote for him again,” the union concluded.
