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 Succession: Yoruba Leader  Faults Akeredolu 

The  Ilana Omo Oodua, an umbrella body of Yoruba self determination groups under the leadership of Prof. Banji Akintoye,has faulted the  Governor  Rotimi Akeredolu that Ondo state would not  secede from Nigeria
 He said Akeredolu belongs to the neo-classical class has surrendered Ondo farm lands to the government of herdsmen to avoid being sacked through tribunal”.
He said if Akeredolu is sure he speaks for the people of Ondo state, he should allow the one million march for Yoruba nation being planned by over 100 Yoruba Self-determination groups to hold peacefully in the sate without unleashing the instrumentalities of terror and state-sponsored commercial thugs on the masses of the state that desires an autonomous Yoruba nation.
He added:”We wish to say very clearly that Akeredolu is entitled to his opinion. He has only spoken for himself. If he is sure he speaks for the classical masses of Ondo State, he should ensure that his army of state- induced terrorists allow us to stage our one million march peacefully in Akure, Ondo State capital to prove whether he spoke for Ondo state people or for himself.
“Akeredolu feeds 100% on the commonwealth of Ondo State people. He is a member of the tiny neo-liberal and neo-classical elites who will never support the wishes and aspiration of the masses.
“We saw how he grandstands on the terrorists and murderous herdsmen illegally occupying the forest reserves in his state and we saw how he chickened out to the chagrine of all of us who staked our reputation to defend him.
Online Editor by — March 24, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
Don’t Break Nigeria,Osun Monarch Advises

A traditional ruler in Osun State, Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi has admonished Nigerians to always demand for quality governance and devotion of power rather than  advocating the break up of Nigeria
Oluwo  made the remarks at his palace in Iwo while addressing newsmen cautioned Nigerians against the use of social media to create falsehood.
He advised  the promoters  of the country’s  break up to channel their energy into demanding quality governance and devolution of power from the government.
The monarch also called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to exercise caution in contributing to the discussions so as not to fuel division in the country.
While noting that a divided Nigeria could mean failure for the black race because Nigeria is the powerhouse and hope of the black race, the monarch explained that no individual can break the country at this critical time as such agitation is inimical and capable of eroding the African continent.
According to him, “Nigeria is an indivisible, unbreakable, inseparable and impenetrable nation and the hope of the black race. Nigeria remains the unified force of the black race and its weaknesses must be properly and technically managed. Any attempt to break Nigeria up will unavoidably result in the separation of the black race, worldwide.
“I want to admonish the agitators of Nigeria’s break up to channel their energy towards productive venture such as calling for quality governance and devolution of power as done in some advanced countries.We should act politely by managing issues maturely and not calling for war. Such discussions could be interpreted as beating the drums of war. They should know they have families and relatives here in Nigeria. War knows no one”
Online Editor by — March 23, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
Shun Violence,Ekiti Monarchs Warn Politicians 

LG poll: Ekiti monarch warns political parties against violence
Monarchs in Ekiti State have warned politicians to shun violence and ensure that they play the game according to its rules.
They gave the warning  against the  backdrop of the  incident at Omuo-Ekiti on Saturday  during a botched  House of Assembly  by-election which claimed  lives and left dozens injured .
The Chairman,Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and  Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, who spoke  on behalf of the monarchs implored  indigenes of Ekiti state to embrace politics without bitterness.
The monarchs  noted that  the gruesome killings  that took place during the election  was unnecessary and condemnable.
He  commiserated with Governor Kayode Fayemi and the families of those who died during the election.
Online Editor by — March 22, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
Family Of Ogun Late Monarch Sues  Traditionalists Over Corpse

Family sues Ogun traditionalists over monarch's corpse, demands N50bn - Punch Newspapers
The family of the late Oba Rauf Adebayo Raji – Suleimon,  Alaye – Aba of Aba Ayepe has sued members of the Osugbo society in Ijebuland  for allegedly hijacking and taking into custody, the corpse of the traditional ruler who died in January this year.
In a suit filed  before a Federal High Court  in Abeokuta,the family said  that the remains of their father, who they claim was a practicing Muslim before his demise, was hijacked and forcefully removed from the custody of his family by the Osugbo society.
They  described the act as an infringement of their constitutional and fundamental rights “to dignity to accord their father a dignified burial and funeral rites in accordance with Islamic injunctions.”
The suit marked FHC/Ab/FHR/20/21 was filed (for and on behalf of children and family of the monarch respectively by Mrs Aderonke Egunjimi, Mrs Tiwalade Abass and Mrs Adeyemi Joseph.
The applicants said the action of the traditionalists constituted “a practice that is unconstitutional, illegal, vexatious, barbaric, obnoxious, immoral and repugnant to the dictates of civil order as enshrined in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended).”
They sought for an order of mandatory injunction compelling the respondents to return forthwith the corpse of the late monarch to the custody of the applicants at the applicants’ family home.
The applicants also sought for an order directing the respondents to pay N50 billion being damages to the applicants for the infringement of the fundamental and constitutional rights of the applicants and the late monarch.
They prayed for an order of injunction restraining the 1st to 15th Respondents whether by themselves or conducting any rites or rituals or taking any steps or doing any act with respect to the body or corpse of the late monarch.
They also sought for an order of mandatory injunction compelling the 1st to 15th respondents to return forthwith the corpse of the late monarch to the custody of the applicants at the applicants’ family home.
“An order directing the 1st to 15th respondents to pay forthwith to the applicants the sum of N50 billion being damages for the infringement of the fundamental and constitutional rights of the applicants and the late monarch.”
Online Editor by — March 17, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
 Olubadan Places Hausa Leader Under Baale Of Sasa

Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Saliu Adetunj has compelled  the Sarkin Sasa Haruna Mai Yasin Katsina to operate under the leadership of the Baale of Sasa Chief Amusa Ajani.
He spoke  during a peace meeting with members of the Hausa/Fulani community over the crisis that engulfed Sasa market last month
Represented by the Otun Olubadan High Chief Lekan Balogun, who led other high chiefs at the meeting, the monarch said the structure of traditional leadership in Ibadan is clear that the Baale is the overall leader in every community in Ibadan land.
He urged the Hausa leader to operate under the Baale for smooth administration and  peace in the area.
He advised the Sarkin to  face the reality that irrespective of the honour accorded him, he is under the chieftaincy stool of the community leader of Sasa, Chief Amusa Ajani where he resides.
The monarch lamented  the huge  position granted the Seriki n’Sasa in the scheme of things in the state was unbecoming, asking all the relevant authorities to know and accept the fact that the community leader is under the Baale of Sasa.
Online Editor by — March 12, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
 Sunday Igboho Intensifies  Support For Yoruba Nation

Oduduwa Republic: Yoruba In Diaspora Supports Sunday Igboho's Rally – Media Bypass
Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho  is intensifying support for the actualization of Yoruba nation.
He said anyone who is willing to support the agitation for actualisation for Yoruba Nation is welcomed into his fold with good intent.
“Anyone who is willing to support the agitation for Yoruba Nation is highly welcome, the goal is ‘Yoruba Nation Now’.We know what we want and no going back. Every other side talk is nothing but a distraction. we are fully focused, Yoruba nation  is the goal”
He also cautioned against ostracizing Chief Femi Fani Kayode from the struggle for Yoruba nation,saying the for minister has good intention.
He added:”Chief Femi Fani Kayode is  one of the stakeholders that identifies with us on the struggle of Yoruba Nation agitation.
He can give his own advice at anytime as regards the agitation and there’s no reason to doubt him. We have a 100 percent confidence in him.Lets not talk with envy, We must unite and stay strong in one voice. Therefore, we want to identify with Chief Femi Fani Kayode and any other person that stands for the Yoruba race irrespective of their religion or political party affiliation”
Online Editor by — March 12, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
Yoruba Groups Advocate Unity in SouthWest

Yoruba group advocates unity, rejects restructuring | The Hope Newspaper
A coalition of different interests groups in the South-West, Coalition of Yoruba Interest Groups (CYIG) led by  Professor Wande Abimbola, has tasked all Yorubas to unite and defend themselves from all ongoing criminal activities unleashed on them in the region by the armed Fulani herdsmen.
Stakeholders in the Yoruba nation, in a meeting attended by participants across the world, declared that it’s high time Yoruba people took their destiny in their hands by forestalling the impending genocide being perpetrated by the Fulanis in the region.
They stated that the purpose of the coalition of all Yoruba groups was to foster unity and speak with one voice.
In his address, the Chairman of the meeting, Prof Wande Abimbola called on Yorubas to come together as a united force and face the criminals destroying their ancestral homeland through  insecurity characterised by kidnapping, raping of women and underage girls, wanton killings and other vices.
He lamented the Gen Muhammad Buhari-led government’s pretense not to see the callous ongoing genocide in the South-West and South-East of the country.
The leader of the Yoruba, Professor Banji Akintoye, who gave  his support for the coalition, gave vivid historical antecedent of the Fulani and their idea to wipe out the people of the South-West and South-East.
He emphasised that the Fulani did not have land they could call their own in Africa and as such want to destroy other tribes to enable their callous ambition.
In his keynote address, the Global Coordinator of the Oodua Action Movement (OAM), Otunba Demola Edward,declared that a government that could not care for the living was incapable of planning for the unborn, hence the need for the emerging Yoruba nation to be driven by vision conceptualized by men and women who are above average.
He maintained that only those who could operate at higher mental level, with outstanding antecedents to support it, should be at the helm of Yoruba affairs.
He advised the Yoruba nation to resist attempts by ambitious individuals in pursuit of personal self-aggrandizement at the detriment of its citizenry from attaining the pinnacle of our Nation’s power.
He said:”It is our humble opinion that people-oriented visions should be about the common good of those being represented by their elected officers. Suffice to say such ideal is better for the government of the people by the people and for the people.
“Our vision for a better society is for us to ensure that those who cannot separate vision from ambition, and those who are incapable of conceptualizing a vision should not emerge as leaders in Yoruba nation.”
Online Editor by — March 10, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
Ekiti Plans  Ranches For Herdsmen

Mr Akin Omole – Radio Nigeria Ibadan Zonal Station

 

The Ekiti State Government yesterday  announced  plan to establish ranches in the state under the National Livestock Transformation Plan of the Federal Government.

The Commissioner for Information, Akin Omole, who disclosed this  in Ado-Ekiti, added  that  the state  was ready to key into ranching as a viable solution to stem the increasing wave of killings and kidnapping by herders in the state.

He  warned that the state would not tolerate the criminal activities of herdsmen who are hibernating in farms to perpetrate evils against farmers and residents of the state.

He said  Governor  Kayode Fayemi, has directed the police and the Amotekun corps within 24 hours to comb the state’s forest and fish out herdsmen terrorising Ikole/Oye axis of Ekiti,adding that  the government remains committed to the resolution of the peace parley between the Southwest governors and leadership of Miyetti Allah in Akure, the Ondo State capital banning night, open and underage grazing in the state.

He said: “Following Governor Fayemi’s condolence and fact-finding visit to the affected community on Sunday, and based on the intelligence available to us, it is clear that the Ikole/Oye axis of the state is vulnerable to incursions of criminally-minded elements who want to take advantage of the forest topography to visit unmitigated terror on farming communities in the area. We will not allow this to happen.

“We reiterate that in consonance with the recent Akure peace meeting and joint communiqué issued between Southwest Governors and the Miyetti Allah, open/night grazing and underage herding remain banned in Ekiti State.

“The state is also making alternative arrangements for enclosed grazing/ranching under the National Livestock Transformation Plan in the state.

“The Government of Ekiti State places great value on the safety of lives and property of its residents. While we will continue to promote the peaceful coexistence of all law-abiding Nigerians irrespective of ethnic or religious background, the government will not condone acts of mindless violence that creates fear amongst our people or deter them from going about their lawful duties in safety on their farms or in their communities,” he said.

Online Editor by — March 9, 2021 in Oduduwa 0
Nurses’ Strike May Paralyse Ondo Healthcare Services

The healthcare delivery services in Ondo state government-owned health facilities may be paralysed totally from today, as nurses under the auspices of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) will embark on a three-day warning strike starting from today.

Already, medical officers under the umbrella of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) had been on strike for about three weeks due to issues relating to payment of monthly salaries.

Similarly, the nurses said they are embarking on the warning strike to press home their demand on the half payment of salary by the state government.

The decision of the nurses was contained in a letter dated February 26, 2021, and signed by the state Secretary of NANNM, Aina Emmanuel Oluwasegun.

The secretary said the nurses’ decision was reached after the meeting of the leadership of the union and its members.

He said the industrial action would commence from 12 noon today to March 3, 2021.

The notice stated: “Sequel to the meeting the State Executive Council of National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) held on February 16, 2021, we resolved that the state government should: ‘Pay 100 percent salary of January 2017, December 2020, January 2021; 20 percent of balance of December 2016; 50 percent of November 2020 and commencement of new salary adjustment for local government nurses within seven working days’.

“Following the expiration of the seven working days ultimatum without any response from the government, you are directed to proceed on three days warning strike from 12 noon March 1 to March 3, 2021 at first instance.”

Main Admin by — March 1, 2021 in Oduduwa 0