Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by MayorofLagos(m): 11:35pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
• Warn Fulani Domination May Trigger Genocide • Southwest Senators, Leaders To Meet Over Region’s Challenges • Meeting To Address Cracks, Forge Common Front For Yoruba
Yoruba elders in the Diaspora, under the aegis of the Yoruba Council of Elders in Europe and America, have petitioned the United Nations (UN) against the prevailing security situation in Nigeria, calling on the international body to prevent every attempt to foist Fulani dominance in the country, a situation they say may lead to crisis.
In the letter to the UN Secretary General, Mr. António Guterres by the Coordinating Secretary of the Yoruba Council of Elders, Elder Michael Olawale Shadare, the group alerted the world to the dangerous build-up to a possible genocide, owing to such grim occurrences as mindless killings and attempts by suspected Fulani herdsmen to acquire land forcefully with the support of the government in the southern part of the country.
The YCEEA, which said available intelligence pointed at a genocide about to happen on a scale never known before, and to be executed by armed people positioned strategically around the country with logistics back up, urged the UN Secretariat to make urgent and decisive intervention.
In a related development, disturbed by the rising spate of insecurity across the Southwest and simmering disagreements over perceived ideological differences among its leaders, Southwest Senators, under the auspices of Southwest Senators Caucus of the 9th Assembly, are making arrangement to convoke an all-Yoruba leaders and stakeholders meeting to discuss the various challenges besetting the region.
A National Assembly source told The Guardian that the meeting would address critical security issues, such as the ongoing tension between the Southwest and the North over armed alleged Fulani herdsmen activities, economic and political issues affecting Yorubaland, and the controversial demand for restructuring.
It is hoped that after the high-powered gathering, a bill would be raised and presented before the National Assembly for deliberation.IN the letter to the UN by the YCEEA, and copied to all Southwest Governors, traditional rulers and the Aare Ona Kakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, the Yoruba in Diaspora said if the UN Secretariat, the United Nations Assembly and United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect do not act now, the resultant crisis in Nigeria would destabilise the entire West African region on a scale never known before.
Highlighting some of the problems in the country, Shadare said: “Several cases of major assaults and onslaughts against Yoruba have been reported to the knowledge of Yoruba Council of Elders Europe and America, in which victims narrated their experiences and that of their families in the hands of Fulani herdsmen. A popular example is the case of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Nigeria, Chief Olu Falae, who suffered financial loss on his invaded farm, was kidnapped with ransome demanded, and his worker killed following repeated and incessant invasion of his farm by Fulani herdsmen.”
Painting the grim situation on hand, Shadare made reference to the call by a former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), in March 2018, on communities attacked by herdsmen in the country to rise up and defend themselves. Danjuma had said that it would be suicidal for people to continue to rely on the armed forces to defend them, asserting that government security forces were colluding with armed bandits to kill people, while also facilitating their movement.
Shadare alluded to yet another comment by a former Head of State, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in which he itemised an ongoing agenda of Fulanisation and Islamisation of Nigeria. Warning against the escalation of the crisis, Shadare noted that the actions of the Federal Government continue to fuel a situation where those attacking innocent citizens enjoy advantage of resources and logistics (land, money, radio frequency/communication equipment) from government.
According to him, the Fulani herdsmen “benefit from the inaction of authorities. No single person has been prosecuted despite the scale of the killings in the North-Central. Yet, they benefit from wrong rules designed by authorities, which makes innocent citizens additionally weak and vulnerable.” Shadare also frowned on the declaration of withdrawal of licenced firearms by Executive order of President Buhari, saying that most Nigerians saw it as the final call in the Fulani’s attempt to suppress and put into extinction millions of Yoruba and other Nigerians.
“Nigerians are facing imminent danger, which resulted from the actions and inactions of the government that has continued to create an atmosphere that equip and embolden bandits, while threatening, weakening and disarming innocent citizens,” he said in the statement. On the other hand, The Guardian gathered that aside from security issues, the planned meeting of Southwest Senators and leaders would also be used to kick-start the process of bringing all warring factions of Yoruba leaders together.
Specifically, the Senators envisage that a lasting solution would be found to the lingering face-off between the factions of Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, which are led by Pa Reuben Fasoranti on one hand, Pa Ayo Fasanmi on another hand and the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) led by Mr. Wale Oshun.
The meeting would also be attended by such groups as the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), Yoruba Unity Forum (YUF), Yoruba Ronu, Council of Traditional Rulers, Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), and other notable Yoruba personalities across political party divides.
The source said: “Senators from the Southwest, irrespective of their political parties, seem to be uncomfortable with the sharp division among leaders of the region, especially the Pa Fasoranti’s faction, which feels excluded from the affairs of the region by the Fasanmi group, being allegedly financed and sponsored by the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu and few stakeholders currently in control of the political structure.
“The meeting would enable all sides to table their positions on diverse issues. It is most likely that after the planned meeting, the Senators will lead a select team of leaders from all the groups to meet President Muhammadu Buhari to present a common front and set of demands for the Yoruba nation.”
While findings by The Guardian revealed that the Fasoranti faction of Afenifere would meet today in Lagos for deliberations, especially as to the workability of the planned meeting, deputy senate leader, Senator Ajayi Boroffice, who represents Ondo North senatorial district, said the noble idea would be thoroughly deliberated upon by his Southwest colleagues.
The spokesman of Afenifere, Mr. Yinka Odumakin and Mr. Kayode Aderemi, the media aide to Aare Onakankanfo of Yoruba Land, Otunba Gani Adams, however, respectively said they were disposed to the meeting’s agenda if it was in the interest of the Yoruba nation. Aderemi said that whatever the Senators propose in form of dialogue that would bring solutions to the challenges confronting the region was welcome. The National Secretary of YCE, Dr. Kunle Olajide declared the initiative as a wise one that would go a long way in addressing some critical problems confronting not only the Southwest but the entire nation. https://guardian.ng/news/insecurity-yoruba-elders-in-diaspora-take-case-to-un/ 3 Likes 1 Share |
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Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Nobody: 11:37pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Yeye elders. As if they don't know what to do... 24 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Nobody: 11:38pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
MayorofLagos: • Warn Fulani Domination May Trigger Genocide • Southwest Senators, Leaders To Meet Over Region’s Challenges • Meeting To Address Cracks, Forge Common Front For Yoruba Yoruba elders in the Diaspora, under the aegis of the Yoruba Council of Elders in Europe and America, have petitioned the United Nations (UN) against the prevailing security situation in Nigeria, calling on the international body to prevent every attempt to foist Fulani dominance in the country, a situation they say may lead to crisis.
In the letter to the UN Secretary General, Mr. António Guterres by the Coordinating Secretary of the Yoruba Council of Elders, Elder Michael Olawale Shadare, the group alerted the world to the dangerous build-up to a possible genocide, owing to such grim occurrences as mindless killings and attempts by suspected Fulani herdsmen to acquire land forcefully with the support of the government in the southern part of the country.
The YCEEA, which said available intelligence pointed at a genocide about to happen on a scale never known before, and to be executed by armed people positioned strategically around the country with logistics back up, urged the UN Secretariat to make urgent and decisive intervention.
In a related development, disturbed by the rising spate of insecurity across the Southwest and simmering disagreements over perceived ideological differences among its leaders, Southwest Senators, under the auspices of Southwest Senators Caucus of the 9th Assembly, are making arrangement to convoke an all-Yoruba leaders and stakeholders meeting to discuss the various challenges besetting the region.
A National Assembly source told The Guardian that the meeting would address critical security issues, such as the ongoing tension between the Southwest and the North over armed alleged Fulani herdsmen activities, economic and political issues affecting Yorubaland, and the controversial demand for restructuring.
It is hoped that after the high-powered gathering, a bill would be raised and presented before the National Assembly for deliberation.IN the letter to the UN by the YCEEA, and copied to all Southwest Governors, traditional rulers and the Aare Ona Kakakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams, the Yoruba in Diaspora said if the UN Secretariat, the United Nations Assembly and United Nations Office on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect do not act now, the resultant crisis in Nigeria would destabilise the entire West African region on a scale never known before.
Highlighting some of the problems in the country, Shadare said: “Several cases of major assaults and onslaughts against Yoruba have been reported to the knowledge of Yoruba Council of Elders Europe and America, in which victims narrated their experiences and that of their families in the hands of Fulani herdsmen. A popular example is the case of a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Nigeria, Chief Olu Falae, who suffered financial loss on his invaded farm, was kidnapped with ransome demanded, and his worker killed following repeated and incessant invasion of his farm by Fulani herdsmen.”
Painting the grim situation on hand, Shadare made reference to the call by a former Minister of Defence, General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd), in March 2018, on communities attacked by herdsmen in the country to rise up and defend themselves. Danjuma had said that it would be suicidal for people to continue to rely on the armed forces to defend them, asserting that government security forces were colluding with armed bandits to kill people, while also facilitating their movement.
Shadare alluded to yet another comment by a former Head of State, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, in which he itemised an ongoing agenda of Fulanisation and Islamisation of Nigeria. Warning against the escalation of the crisis, Shadare noted that the actions of the Federal Government continue to fuel a situation where those attacking innocent citizens enjoy advantage of resources and logistics (land, money, radio frequency/communication equipment) from government.
According to him, the Fulani herdsmen “benefit from the inaction of authorities. No single person has been prosecuted despite the scale of the killings in the North-Central. Yet, they benefit from wrong rules designed by authorities, which makes innocent citizens additionally weak and vulnerable.” Shadare also frowned on the declaration of withdrawal of licenced firearms by Executive order of President Buhari, saying that most Nigerians saw it as the final call in the Fulani’s attempt to suppress and put into extinction millions of Yoruba and other Nigerians.
“Nigerians are facing imminent danger, which resulted from the actions and inactions of the government that has continued to create an atmosphere that equip and embolden bandits, while threatening, weakening and disarming innocent citizens,” he said in the statement. On the other hand, The Guardian gathered that aside from security issues, the planned meeting of Southwest Senators and leaders would also be used to kick-start the process of bringing all warring factions of Yoruba leaders together.
Specifically, the Senators envisage that a lasting solution would be found to the lingering face-off between the factions of Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, which are led by Pa Reuben Fasoranti on one hand, Pa Ayo Fasanmi on another hand and the Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) led by Mr. Wale Oshun.
The meeting would also be attended by such groups as the Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), Yoruba Unity Forum (YUF), Yoruba Ronu, Council of Traditional Rulers, Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), and other notable Yoruba personalities across political party divides.
The source said: “Senators from the Southwest, irrespective of their political parties, seem to be uncomfortable with the sharp division among leaders of the region, especially the Pa Fasoranti’s faction, which feels excluded from the affairs of the region by the Fasanmi group, being allegedly financed and sponsored by the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu and few stakeholders currently in control of the political structure.
“The meeting would enable all sides to table their positions on diverse issues. It is most likely that after the planned meeting, the Senators will lead a select team of leaders from all the groups to meet President Muhammadu Buhari to present a common front and set of demands for the Yoruba nation.” 24 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by MayorofLagos(m): 11:41pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
[quote author=immhotep post=80503172][/quote] Is Ibo not weeping for voting Atiku? 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Nobody: 11:43pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
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Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by jlinkd78(m): 11:48pm On Jul 21, 2019 |
Gbagam |
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Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Westtimeline: 12:11am On Jul 22, 2019 |
People that have been fasting and praying will want to feel important here soon. That is how they fight but come online to beat chest 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Firefire(m): 12:20am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Waste of time.
Ruga is coming...
Btw: all yee terrorists that voted the cow in Aso will not go unpunished. 33 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Nobody: 12:27am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Westtimeline: People that has been fasting and praying will want to feel important here soon. That is how they fight but come online to beat chest IPOB amaka. Nnamdi Kanu amaka. 48 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by FRESHG(m): 12:27am On Jul 22, 2019 |
ARRANTT NONSENSE. WHETHER THESE FACELESS ELDERS LIKE IT OR NOT, TINUBU IS THE ONLY TRUE LEADER OF YORUBA RACE, WHATEVER HE SAYS IS FINAL.
GOD BLESS ALL THE OMOLUABIS BOTH HOME AND ABROAD 3 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Kaetoh: 4:01am On Jul 22, 2019 |
immhotep:
IPOB amaka. Nnamdi Kanu amaka. Are you really this foolish on serious genocidal matters as the one at hand Your depth of insensitivity is quite baffling. So of all toys, your favourite is the sacred human life. Baba i doff for your matter o, God. 3 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Racoon(m): 4:11am On Jul 22, 2019 |
"........Yoruba Council of Elders in Europe and America, have petitioned the United Nations (UN) against the prevailing security situation in Nigeria, calling on the international body to prevent every attempt to foist Fulani dominance in the country, a situation they say may lead to crisis....." Yet Tinubu, Osinbajo said RUGA is the solution.Yet some people said this Nigeria's forced marriage must continue-that the unity of Nigeria is non-negotiable? Yet the SW said NK was a divisive character? Hehehe! Reality is clearer now. 26 Likes 2 Shares |
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Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Nobody: 5:31am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Kaetoh: Are you really this foolish on serious genocidal matters as the one at hand Your depth of insensitivity is quite baffling. So of all toys, your favourite is the sacred human life. Baba i doff for your matter o, God. Obey the elders. Stop mis-yarning. 26 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by johnmartus(m): 5:41am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Pdp caused insecurity in Nigeria. |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by backnbeta(f): 5:41am On Jul 22, 2019 |
This shait has hit the fan and is going to splash everywhere. For those rejoicing that it's a Yoruba thing, believe me it is not! It's a war against the South! The fact that Yoruba elders are making more noise doesn't mean it's not going on unreported or underreported in other zones! 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by awgumayor: 6:28am On Jul 22, 2019 |
After reading the article I did not see anywhere they mentioned igbo, ijaw, se, ss, etc, but they concentrated only on yoruba matters.Well articulated people. Igbo should learn how to mind their business. Small matter they start calling ss,se,sw,nc, ijaw, yoruba, etc. It's good to have allies but you must first get yours acts right before you include anyone. 9 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by helinues: 6:50am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Yoruba elders or some set of people? 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by pinkPUSSY(f): 8:23am On Jul 22, 2019 |
NTA and FIFA nko?
It's obvious that there is a reason why Buhari asked his herdsmen brothers not to strike SW till after 2019 elections. We saw it coming, we warned but we were called all sorts of unprintable names. Buhari doesn't need your support again and if Tinubu tries nonsense which I doubt because he knows his boundaries, the attached below would be his punishment from Buhari. 25 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Gandollar(f): 8:36am On Jul 22, 2019 |
MayorofLagos:
Is Ibo not weeping for voting Atiku? They should but for you that's weeping even when the king is your father calls for serious concerns 15 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Flyingngel(m): 8:40am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Instead of them to invoke sovereign Yoruba conference to discuss how to defend and repel this herdmen masquerading as headmen to where they belong, they are writing UN to come to their aid as if those people don't also have problem in their respective countries. 4 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Gandollar(f): 8:40am On Jul 22, 2019 |
awgumayor: After reading the article I did not see anywhere they mentioned igbo, ijaw, se, ss, etc, but they concentrated only on yoruba matters.Well articulated people. Igbo should learn how to mind their business. Small matter they start calling ss,se,sw,nc, ijaw, yoruba, etc. It's good to have allies but you must first get yours acts right before you include anyone. Which igbo leader did you hear calling out the Yorubas? It's like you equate the opinions online to be that of an entire race? By the way, we know the real Yoruba leaders and none were behind this OP 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by pinkPUSSY(f): 9:37am On Jul 22, 2019 |
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Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by izombie(m): 9:42am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Lol. They are doing the same thing they accused kanu and ipob of doing. 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by OfoIgbo: 9:46am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Yoruba leaders, please realise that the deputy S.G of UN is a northerner, obviously placed in their by Buhari's support to try and water down these cries, when they emerge. BE WARNED and strategise around this fact. 7 Likes |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Nobody: 9:53am On Jul 22, 2019 |
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Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by Charleys: 10:07am On Jul 22, 2019 |
FRESHG: ARRANTT NONSENSE. WHETHER THESE FACELESS ELDERS LIKE IT OR NOT, TINUBU IS THE ONLY TRUE LEADER OF YORUBA RACE, WHATEVER HE SAYS IS FINAL.
GOD BLESS ALL THE OMOLUABIS BOTH HOME AND ABROAD The Emir of Yoruba Land (Oluwo of Iwo) is the only true leader of theYorubas. His silence supercedes Tinubu. 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by greatdreamer(m): 10:10am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Good morning Yoruba's elders in the evening. Oba of lagoon has lost his voice 6 Likes 2 Shares |
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Re: Yoruba Elders In Diaspora Write Gutierrez, UN Over Insecurity by gaetano: 10:30am On Jul 22, 2019 |
Alaafin
Obasanjo
Afenifere
In short every single Yoruba elder write. Biro go sell this season
Dear Gutierrez... 12 Likes 2 Shares |