The champion of the Yoruba Nation, Chief Sunday Igboho, has said that his people will not be participating in the nationwide protest.
According to Igboho, the protest is being planned by unknown and faceless individuals who are trying to divide the country.
Igboho emphasised that the Yoruba Nation has no intention of joining the protest, stating, “While the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in our Constitution, it does not extend to calls for an unconstitutional regime change.”
He further explained that during President Buhari’s tenure, there were no protests from the Southwest for regime change, even in the face of oppression and atrocities.
He said the focus of their protests has always been on protecting their communities, not destabilising the country.
“I and the Yoruba Nation Movement firmly declared that we will not participate in any protest aimed at using the Southwest as a battleground for political upheaval,” Igboho, said, affirming that the Yoruba Nation will not be a launchpad for disintegrating Nigeria.
Igboho also highlighted that economic hardship is a global issue and acknowledged the efforts of the government in reducing food prices and increasing the minimum wage.
He called on all Yoruba people and well-meaning Nigerians to reject what he described as politically motivated protest.
“The Yoruba Nation unequivocally opposes any such protests and believes that President Tinubu should be allowed to complete his term in office,” Igboho said, emphasizing that the path to change lies in democratic processes, either through the ballot box or a referendum.
Igboho urged their members and the broader community to resist the temptation to participate in these protests, as they do not serve the interests of the Yoruba people or the nation as a whole.
He also issued a strong warning against any individuals or groups attempting to instigate violence under the guise of these protests, stating that they will firmly resist and stay off the streets during the designated protest days and in the future.
