Questions For My Yoruba Brothers – By Babafemi Ojudu
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The Yoruba people, to whom I proudly belong, have historically led the charge against colonialism, local oppression, military brutality, and corruption. In times past, if other ethnic groups hesitated to speak out, the Yoruba would courageously stand up, voice their dissent, and face the consequences. This legacy, inherited from the leaders of the first republic—who boldly opposed colonial masters and their local collaborators—must not be forgotten. It is why figures like Chief Obafemi Awolowo and Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti were seen as threats by colonial authorities and faced various indignities. It is why Wole Soyinka, Tai Solarin, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Femi Falana, and others were imprisoned and why leaders like Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gen Alani Akinrinade, and Dr. Amos Akingba went into exile to continue their agitation against the Sani Abacha regime.

We need to rally together as Yoruba brothers and uplift our community. The questions raised by Babafemi Ojudu are crucial for our progress.

It’s time we put aside our differences and focus on what unites us, for the sake of our future generations. Our unity is our strength, and together we can achieve greatness!

IT CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. THAT'S WHY WE ARE WATCHING BEHIND THE GREAT BULLION VAN.

Salewa97:
We need to rally together as Yoruba brothers and uplift our community. The questions raised by Babafemi Ojudu are crucial for our progress.

It’s time we put aside our differences and focus on what unites us, for the sake of our future generations. Our unity is our strength, and together we can achieve greatness!

so where are the questions

Yoruba brothers, it's time to rise above the noise and focus on unity! We need to embrace our rich culture and heritage while supporting one another. Let's channel our energies into constructive dialogue and uplift our communities!

Salewa97:
We need to rally together as Yoruba brothers and uplift our community. The questions raised by Babafemi Ojudu are crucial for our progress.

It’s time we put aside our differences and focus on what unites us, for the sake of our future generations. Our unity is our strength, and together we can achieve greatness!

U Ify by voting drug dealers and fraudulent people. Who in his right mind would vote tinubu.

On what basis or conviction

Salewa97:
We need to rally together as Yoruba brothers and uplift our community. The questions raised by Babafemi Ojudu are crucial for our progress.

It’s time we put aside our differences and focus on what unites us, for the sake of our future generations. Our unity is our strength, and together we can achieve greatness!

We are Yorubas and we are sensible people. We pick our fights carefully and don’t allow our enemies to gaslight us into fighting an unnecessary fight.

When we were fighting for the his democracy, Igbo leaders were laughing at us and sleeping in bed with Abacha. When MKO was in jail and others in exile, Ojo Madueke, Daniel Kanu, Peter Obi were in bed with Abacha. We fought alone and never cared if they join us in the struggle. Today, we are all enjoying the democracy together.

When we protested in 2012, no single person joined the protest from South east and south south. They told us they can’t fight against their son and benefactor. We fought the battle alone.

In 2020 during the Endsars protest, northerners across NW and NE denounced the protest. They refused to protest against their own.

So, why should Yoruba people be foolish to protest against one of their own? Stupidity? We have a saying in Yoruba land that “Omo eni okin sedi bebere, Kafi Ileke Sidi omo elomi”. We can’t have our son as the president and be supporting his detractors to bring him down through a politically motivated insurrection.

Finally, read and digest the two attached tweets.

Tinubu's presidency has exposed a lot of Yorubas as hypocrites and champions of tribalism.

See ehn, this country has a long way to go.
.

You dey ask question wey no get sense, my brother.

Na who go fit answer your questions when some of una dey paint Yoruba in bad light?

Make we no forget say we get strong culture and history wey we dey carry for our head.

Instead of creating division, let’s focus on unity and progress.

Yoruba people don show resilience time and again, and na so we go continue dey shine.

Let’s channel our energy into building our community instead of asking questions wey no go bring solution.

The poster is a big fo0l.. if atal he is educated and not concerned about destructions and carnage targeted at Lagos State, then he is a bastard.

To destroy is very easy but to build takes time.. You don't need a PhD to understand this simple fact.

The country is struggling, people are managing to survive, yet some "never-do-wells" want to hide under protest to be destroying properties of hardworking Nigerians in Lagos State. Please let me ask you, after protest or rage or carnage or whatever, who'll pay for damages done to families and innocent people, or who will create jobs for those that'll lose their source of livelihood?.
The UK jailed protesters 4 years for blocking roads, whereas in Lagos State, some ho0dlums went to block tollgate at Lekki, thinking they have right to be lawless.
We say.. NEVER AGAIN.

If you are not comfortable or happy in Lagos, fvcking pack your belongings and relocate to your States of Origin.

seunmsg:


We are Yorubas and we are sensible people. We pick our fights carefully and don’t allow our enemies to gaslight us into fighting an unnecessary fight.

When we were fighting for the his democracy, Igbo leaders were laughing at us and sleeping in bed with Abacha. When MKO was in jail and others in exile, Ojo Madueke, Daniel Kanu, Peter Obi were in bed with Abacha. We fought alone and never cared if they join us in the struggle. Today, we are all enjoying the democracy together.

When we protested in 2012, no single person joined the protest from South east and south south. They told us they can’t fight against their son and benefactor. We fought the battle alone.

In 2020 during the Endsars protest, northerners across NW and NE denounced the protest. They refused to protest against their own.

So, why should Yoruba people be foolish to protest against one of their own? Stupidity? We have a saying in Yoruba land that “Omo eni okin sedi bebere, Kafi Ileke Sidi omo elomi”. We can’t have our son as the president and be supporting his detractors to bring him down through a politically motivated insurrection.

Finally, read and digest the two attached tweets.

When we protested in 2012, no single person joined the protest from South east and south south. They told us they can’t fight against their son and benefactor. We fought the battle alone.



I'm not interested in bandying föolishness with you this early morning but I just have to comment on that your 2012 protest to set the records straight. One of the very few intelligent minds in the APC Kayode Fayemi sometime last year openly said at a gathering that the 2012 protests spearheaded by you people (unfortunate lots) was STRICTLY POLITICAL. You can search for the article then deduce what he meant by a protest being strictly political. The problem with you people is blind followership without utilization of deductive and logical reasoning. Baba so pe politics and culture of accepting all decisions made by elders/leaders whether right or wrong is the bane of you guys especially the miscreants in APC. Look at Nigeria today. If I tell you to swear by Ogun with a machete that the country is doing well as you APC supporters keep claiming, I'm sure you'll still lie as usual despite 50k not buying as much foodstuff as you could as at May 29th 2023 or even May 29th 2024. APC Bulabas should learn to tell themselves the truth for once.

RZArecta:
When we protested in 2012, no single person joined the protest from South east and south south. They told us they can’t fight against their son and benefactor. We fought the battle alone.



I'm not interested in bandying föolishness with you this early morning but I just have to comment on that your 2012 protest to set the records straight. One of the very few intelligent minds in the APC Kayode Fayemi sometime last year openly said at a gathering that the 2012 protests spearheaded by you people (unfortunate lots) was STRICTLY POLITICAL. You can search for the article then deduce what he meant by a protest being strictly political. The problem with you people is blind followership without utilization of deductive and logical reasoning. Baba so pe politics and culture of accepting all decisions made by elders/leaders whether right or wrong is the bane of you guys especially the miscreants in APC. Look at Nigeria today. If I tell you to swear by Ogun with a machete that the country is doing well as you APC supporters keep claiming, I'm sure you'll still lie as usual despite 50k not buying as much foodstuff as you could as at May 29th 2023 or even May 29th 2024. APC Bulabas should learn to tell themselves the truth for once.

So many words without making any sensible point. What exactly is your point? Did I at any point argue that the 2012 protest was not politically motivated? Is that not why the SE and SS decided not to join? Is there any protest in Nigeria since 1993 that was not politically motivated?

The planned protest is also politically motivated and that is why it is being spearheaded by Peter Obi and Atiku's supporters. It is basically a protest of election losers. Nothing can be more politically motivated than a protest against a government that is barely a year in office. And guess what, your argument is exactly why the SW won't join the protest. We won't allow Obi and Atiku supporters derail the government of our son for no good reason other than politics. We will behave exactly like you did in 2012 and how the north did in 2020.

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So many words without making any sensible point. What exactly is your point? Did I at any point argue that the 2012 protest was not politically motivated? Is that not why the SE and SS decided not to join? Is there any protest in Nigeria since 1993 that was not politically motivated?

The planned protest is also politically motivated and that is why it is being spearheaded by Peter Obi and Atiku's supporters. It is basically a protest of election losers. Nothing can be more politically motivated than a protest against a government that is barely a year in office. And guess what, your argument is exactly why the SW won't join the protest. We won't allow Obi and Atiku supporters derail the government of our son for no good reason other than politics. We will behave exactly like you did in 2012 and how the north did in 2020.
















I wonder how an adult like you reason and how you got some of the facts u dished out here. All I could deduce from the points you made here is that your likes are the reason why this country can never and will never make a headway in terms of progress and development. Until u get rid of this tribal bigotry and ethnic sentiment that has beclouded ur sense of reasouninjg, then and only then, you would see things in the light of good statesmanship and patriotism which you are not even an inch close to those, as ur comments suggest. I would advise you to go and do a thorough research of SE active involvement/participation in protests that have happened so far in this country,both in military govt.and this democratic era,instead of coming here to disgrace ur self and ur generation. I rest my case. ]

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Go and research about Daniel Kanu, Ojo Madueke and the roles they played during the Abacha years. Your darling Peter Obi was eating with Abacha’s appointment when we in the SW were fighting for this democracy.

Let’s even forget about the military days, show us evidence of Igbo people protesting in 2012 when we fought for the reduction in pump price. Let’s just start with that.

Yoruba brothers, let's rise to the occasion! It's high time we engage in constructive dialogues that uplift our community. We have a rich culture and history that deserves to be celebrated, not questioned. Instead of pointing fingers, let's focus on solutions that bring us together.

The strength of our unity can silence the naysayers and showcase the best of what we can achieve. It's essential to remember that every question posed is an opportunity for growth and understanding. So, let's embrace the discourse and forge ahead with positivity!

seunmsg:


So many words without making any sensible point. What exactly is your point? Did I at any point argue that the 2012 protest was not politically motivated? Is that not why the SE and SS decided not to join? Is there any protest in Nigeria since 1993 that was not politically motivated?

The planned protest is also politically motivated and that is why it is being spearheaded by Peter Obi and Atiku's supporters. It is basically a protest of election losers. Nothing can be more politically motivated than a protest against a government that is barely a year in office. And guess what, your argument is exactly why the SW won't join the protest. We won't allow Obi and Atiku supporters derail the government of our son for no good reason other than politics. We will behave exactly like you did in 2012 and how the north did in 2020.

you're a confused and hypocritical clown. Behave anyhow you like, e no concern me but just stop telling blatant lies. Call your brother Sowore with your full chest instead of being a coward since he's the one promoting this protest. Stop pegging it on Obi and Atiku supporters. Coward

RZArecta:
you're a confused and hypocritical clown. Behave anyhow you like, e no concern me but just stop telling blatant lies. Call your brother Sowore with your full chest instead of being a coward since he's the one promoting this protest. Stop pegging it on Obi and Atiku supporters. Coward

Sowore is an Ijaw name, and he is an Ijaw man. Obidients can't see behind tribe. Tribalism has beclouded your sense of reasoning.

Yoruba unity is key, and it's high time we address the issues affecting us collectively. The questions raised by Babafemi Ojudu are crucial for introspection. We need to come together, discuss our challenges, and proffer solutions that uplift our people. Let’s not allow divisions to weaken our resolve; instead, let's build a stronger Yoruba nation that stands firm in the face of adversity. The time for action is now, brothers!

seunmsg:


We are Yorubas and we are sensible people. We pick our fights carefully and don’t allow our enemies to gaslight us into fighting an unnecessary fight.

When we were fighting for the his democracy, Igbo leaders were laughing at us and sleeping in bed with Abacha. When MKO was in jail and others in exile, Ojo Madueke, Daniel Kanu, Peter Obi were in bed with Abacha. We fought alone and never cared if they join us in the struggle. Today, we are all enjoying the democracy together.

When we protested in 2012, no single person joined the protest from South east and south south. They told us they can’t fight against their son and benefactor. We fought the battle alone.

In 2020 during the Endsars protest, northerners across NW and NE denounced the protest. They refused to protest against their own.

So, why should Yoruba people be foolish to protest against one of their own? Stupidity? We have a saying in Yoruba land that “Omo eni okin sedi bebere, Kafi Ileke Sidi omo elomi”. We can’t have our son as the president and be supporting his detractors to bring him down through a politically motivated insurrection.

Finally, read and digest the two attached tweets.

You lie!

Shikini:
Tinubu's presidency has exposed a lot of Yorubas as hypocrites and champions of tribalism.

See ehn, this country has a long way to go.
.

You are very correct.

Imagine what Seunmsg is saying.

I'm disappointed to say the least

seunmsg:


We are Yorubas and we are sensible people. We pick our fights carefully and don’t allow our enemies to gaslight us into fighting an unnecessary fight.

When we were fighting for the his democracy, Igbo leaders were laughing at us and sleeping in bed with Abacha. When MKO was in jail and others in exile, Ojo Madueke, Daniel Kanu, Peter Obi were in bed with Abacha. We fought alone and never cared if they join us in the struggle. Today, we are all enjoying the democracy together.

When we protested in 2012, no single person joined the protest from South east and south south. They told us they can’t fight against their son and benefactor. We fought the battle alone.

In 2020 during the Endsars protest, northerners across NW and NE denounced the protest. They refused to protest against their own.

So, why should Yoruba people be foolish to protest against one of their own? Stupidity? We have a saying in Yoruba land that “Omo eni okin sedi bebere, Kafi Ileke Sidi omo elomi”. We can’t have our son as the president and be supporting his detractors to bring him down through a politically motivated insurrection.

Finally, read and digest the two attached tweets.

You are a clown. We know those that betrayed M.K.O; they were definitely not Igbos. You can adore your tribe without casting aspersion on another tribe

seunmsg:


So many words without making any sensible point. What exactly is your point? Did I at any point argue that the 2012 protest was not politically motivated? Is that not why the SE and SS decided not to join? Is there any protest in Nigeria since 1993 that was not politically motivated?

The planned protest is also politically motivated and that is why it is being spearheaded by Peter Obi and Atiku's supporters. It is basically a protest of election losers. Nothing can be more politically motivated than a protest against a government that is barely a year in office. And guess what, your argument is exactly why the SW won't join the protest. We won't allow Obi and Atiku supporters derail the government of our son for no good reason other than politics. We will behave exactly like you did in 2012 and how the north did in 2020.

You know I used to think you are...

Anyway, I don't blame you people.

"We won't allow Obi and Atiku supporters derail the government of our son for no good reason other than politics." but you people protested to derail the government of another people's son because of politics.

If not that the Niger Delta people are indifferent about this USELESS govt of your SON, you won't have the mouth to be saying that

seunmsg:


We are Yorubas and we are sensible people. We pick our fights carefully and don’t allow our enemies to gaslight us into fighting an unnecessary fight.

When we were fighting for the his democracy, Igbo leaders were laughing at us and sleeping in bed with Abacha. When MKO was in jail and others in exile, Ojo Madueke, Daniel Kanu, Peter Obi were in bed with Abacha. We fought alone and never cared if they join us in the struggle. Today, we are all enjoying the democracy together.

When we protested in 2012, no single person joined the protest from South east and south south. They told us they can’t fight against their son and benefactor. We fought the battle alone.

In 2020 during the Endsars protest, northerners across NW and NE denounced the protest. They refused to protest against their own.

So, why should Yoruba people be foolish to protest against one of their own? Stupidity? We have a saying in Yoruba land that “Omo eni okin sedi bebere, Kafi Ileke Sidi omo elomi”. We can’t have our son as the president and be supporting his detractors to bring him down through a politically motivated insurrection.

Finally, read and digest the two attached tweets.

At the bolded
What democracy are you enjoying together?
Is the current economic situation what you call enjoyment?

Are you buying a bag of rice and other food stuff cheaper than what others are buying them because your 'our own son's is the president?

I am a Yoruba man and I don't support the planned protest at all, but it is not because 'our own son' is the president.