Yoruba Union, Igbinmọ Majekobaje Ilẹ-Yoruba, has called for President Bola Tinubu to step down following the recent fuel price hike and rising hunger in the southwest and across Nigeria.
The union voiced concerns about the administration’s economic policies that have driven many Nigerians into poverty, leaving some resorting to begging.
In a statement issued by the Convener, Olusola Oluwaseyi Badero, the union criticized the government for allowing fuel prices to rise from ₦600 to ₦900, a burden for many struggling to afford basic necessities.
Badero emphasized that the Yoruba, known for their Omoluabi (honourable) heritage, have been reduced to begging under Tinubu’s policies.
“We not only call for Tinubu’s resignation but demand an apology for tarnishing the Yoruba people’s image,” Badero stated, referencing ongoing hardships and increased taxes. He also criticized Tinubu for failing to deliver on his campaign promise to reduce fuel costs.
The union declared they would not tolerate further oppression and urged all Yoruba people to join the October protests to legally voice their dissatisfaction.
Protests are set to continue in October under the banner ‘Fearless in October,’ following the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria demonstrations earlier in August, with organizers seeking to maintain pressure on the government for meaningful reform.
