Yoruba Union Says ‘Tinubu Is Confused, Out Of Ideas’, Warns Nigerians Not To Repeat Mistake Of Re-Electing Him
Yoruba Group Slams Tinubu Over “Propaganda” Amid Growing Hardship
The Yoruba socio-political organisation Ìgbìmò Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá has once again taken on President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of masking widespread suffering with “propaganda of progress.”
In a strongly worded statement released Tuesday, the group described Nigeria as being in the grip of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with hunger and poverty driving citizens to desperate measures.
Convener Olusola Badero and Home Director Princess Balogun, who signed the statement, said the dignity of the Yoruba people is being eroded by harsh economic policies—especially the removal of fuel subsidies—while ordinary Nigerians struggle to survive.
“We cannot jeopardise the future of our people just because Tinubu, who is Yoruba, is confused and has run out of ideas,” the statement read. “Today, things have fallen apart. Ọmọ Eleran tí jẹ Egungun—the son of meat sellers is now eating bones.”
The group painted a bleak picture of life under the current administration:
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Reports of married women entering casual relationships to make ends meet.
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Children are dropping out of school because their parents can no longer afford tuition.
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Young people are turning to internet fraud in the absence of jobs.
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Farmers are abandoning their lands due to insecurity and attacks by terrorists.
According to the group, Tinubu’s government has “failed its mandate,” prioritising foreign trips and negotiations with terrorists instead of protecting citizens or reviving the economy. They allege that the only clear achievement of the administration has been “imposing more taxes on the people.”
Businesses are collapsing, household heads are unable to provide for their families, and entire communities are being displaced, the group warned.
Calling for action, Ìgbìmò Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá urged Nigerians to register to vote and ensure that “the mistake of voting for Tinubu and his allies” is not repeated in future elections.