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Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by llakes4real: 11:34am On Jun 20, 2020 |
By Samuel Ogunsona and Kofi Layipo Yoruba Thousands of Yoruba people have taken to the streets across neigbouring Benin Republic, calling for a sovereign state. Our correspondent in Cotonue reports that thousands of protesters for two days running condemned the central government in Cotonue the capital of Benin Republic calling for self determination. The Yoruba called on the Beninoise President, Patrice Guillaume Athanase to restructure the country to reflect self actualisation of the Yoruba people. Athanase has been President since 6 April 2016. “We have been objects of ridicle in Benin Republic. We are Yoruba with a population of 2 million in Benin Republic. We have no access to political and economic powers. We are indigenous to this land. We are not tenants. We belong to Oduduwa Nation. We are an extention of the Oyo Empire. Our amalgamation with the people here did not come our of our freewill. It was imposed on us” Adjei Adekunle told Irohinoodua in Cotonue on Sunday. The Yoruba population in Benin Republic is immense and dates back to the founding of Ketu a historical region in what is now the Republic of Benin often refered to as Kétou (Ketu) which was one of the oldest cities in the old Oyo Empire tracing its establishment to a settlement founded by a descendant of Oduduwa, also known as Odudua, Oòdua and Eleduwa. The Kings of the town were traditionally styled “Alaketu”, and are related directly to Ile-ife in present-day Nigeria. One of the leaders of the protest told Irohinoodua that the Yoruba in Benin Republic have consistently been sidelined adding that access to political power has been made difficult since the country attained independence. “The French handed over power to a minority. They have used the army and police to oppress us. Enough is enough. We want the United Nations to organise a referendum. We want self determination for our Yoruba people in Benin”, he said “Ketu is one of the sixteen original kingdoms established by the children of Oduduwa in Oyo mythic history, though this ancient pedigree has been somewhat neglected in contemporary Yoruba historical research, which tends to focus on communities within Nigeria. The exact status of Ketu within the Oyo empire however is contested” Ethnic groups in Benin Republic are Fon and related 39.2%, Adja and related 15.2%, Yoruba and related 12.3%, Bariba and related 9.2%, Ottamari and related 6.1%, Yoa-Lokpa and related 4%, Dendi and related 2.5%, Other 1.6%, Unspecified 2.9% (2002 est.) In all there are about 42 ethnic groups in Benin Republic. But Adekunle said the population figures are fraudulent adding that the Yoruba in Benin Republic are in majority. https://rifnote.com/2020/06/18/video-yoruba-in-benin-republic-protest-call-for-independence/ 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Bvmsson(m): 11:44am On Jun 20, 2020 |
So you too want out? Continue ....... Finally all that the European built are crumbling..... |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 11:45am On Jun 20, 2020 |
Chill guy, we will soon have our Oduduwa republic which will cover these areas 3 Likes
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Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by proeast(m): 11:48am On Jun 20, 2020 |
You only account for 12% of the population while the Fon constitute 39% of the population yet the Yorubas there are claiming to be the majority. Are they bringing their usual propaganda to Benin republic. 3 Likes |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by ezugegere(m): 11:51am On Jun 20, 2020 |
Make them come back home na |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 11:52am On Jun 20, 2020 |
proeast: Show me any of the Yoruba comments where they claim to be majority in Benin republic 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 11:54am On Jun 20, 2020 |
Useless people, the government of Benin should send them all to jail for disturbance 3 Likes |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 11:54am On Jun 20, 2020 |
[[s]quote author=ezugegere post=90873834]Make them come back home na[/quote][/s] Who home |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 11:55am On Jun 20, 2020 |
proeast:allow them to dey mumu 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 11:57am On Jun 20, 2020 |
[[s]quote author=Sammy07 post=90873639]Chill guy, we will soon have our Oduduwa republic which will cover these areas [/quote][/s] They will forever remain in Benin republic which is their own country. |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 11:58am On Jun 20, 2020 |
[s] johnmartus:[/s] They belong to Benin republic not Yoruba 2 Likes |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 11:59am On Jun 20, 2020 |
Nwanyiogwashi: that means you'll forever remain in Western region, whenever the old eastern region get biafra Ogwashi ukwu will become Yoruba land pls don't quote me with that useless Mid west story |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by gartamanta: 11:59am On Jun 20, 2020 |
The Yorubas of Benin Republic are seeking self determination? That means they are far advanced than the Yorubas of Nigeria who think that Presidency of Nigeria is everything |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 12:01pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
gartamanta: your opinion does not matter and doesn't count this is Family discussions. check the map I posted up there. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nobody: 12:02pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Lol Benin republic dead country...the igbos in coutonou are faring better than their Afonja indigenous counterpart .... very soon they will start protesting that igbos are dominating them in Benin and the tinubu should send agbero to come and save them 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 12:02pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Sammy07:When Nigeria break up we go according to ethnic groups in Nigeria so Yoruba people can't go to another country to break it up,Benin republic is another country on his own. |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 12:03pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Nwanyiogwashi: be deceiving yourself So, By ethnicity You mean urhobos will get her own county We will break up according to the regions of 1960, Ogwashi ukwu will become Yoruba land Let me be teaching you Yoruba in advance cc: Thatfairguy 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 12:06pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Sammy07:Urhobo can join Edo people who are somehow Yoruba people |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by llakes4real: 12:07pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
GBOKASINCHA: What is the population of Igbos in Cotonu and which states in Benin republic do you control? Why do you stand to gain in empty boasts? 3 Likes |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by proeast(m): 12:07pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Nwanyiogwashi: These people just tire me I swear |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by proeast(m): 12:08pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Sammy07: Go through the report and stop asking me JAMB question. |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 12:08pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Nwanyiogwashi: Edos are not Yorubas. What about the minorities in The North? (NC, NW, NE) they will form their own country? nah, we're breaking up according to regions (I will prefer 1960 map). delta and Edo dey western region. lemme be teaching you Yoruba in advance |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nobody: 12:09pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
That's good and acceptable. Freedom must be gained and anyone who wants to be free from diabolical machinations of others must be supported. Meanwhile they can't be independent alone, so they need to come here in Nigeria and rally the remaining Yorubas to fully form a homogeneous nations which to me will be more progressive.. Unless the the ones here still continues begging for unity as usual. |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 12:10pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
proeast: I don catch you abi you guys that claim Igbos are majority in EG, yet it was busted, you're not more than 50k No Yoruba man ever claimed that Yorubas in Benin republic are majority. |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 12:11pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Sammy07:omo oile |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by jneutron4000: 12:13pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Great Yoruba people. God bless us. The wind of change blowing and Yorubas in Nigeria will follow suit, This Africans are just weird and we need to stand out. 1 Like |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 12:13pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Nwanyiogwashi:What you write isn't correct. doesn't mean anything |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 12:14pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Sammy07:oti oooo |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Sammy07: 12:16pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Nwanyiogwashi:what you wrote means two things. I don't know the one you're saying |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by llakes4real: 12:18pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
This "South west" rubbish is weakening the Yoruba nation -- Yorubas outside the south west are getting bullied! https://punchng.com/move-moro-out-of-ilorin-emirate-group-begs-kwara-govt/?amp=1 https://www.nairaland.com/5913211/ijaw-itsekiri-communities-war-over https://thenationonlineng.net/yoruba-kogi-deserve-better-deal/amp/ 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Yoruba In Benin Republic Protest, Call For Independence by Nwanyiogwashi(f): 1:12pm On Jun 20, 2020 |
Sammy07:Both of them |
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