Yoruba Union Slams Tinubu Over Insecurity, Economic Woes: “Aso Rock Is Not a Family Inheritance”

Ikeja,  Lagos State– The Yoruba socio-cultural group, Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, widely known as the Yoruba Union, has blasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, condemning its failure to address the growing insecurity and worsening economic hardship across the South West and Nigeria at large.

In a statement released on Monday, the Union’s Convener, Olusola Badero, and the Home Director, Princess Balogun, accused the Tinubu-led government of neglecting its constitutional responsibilities while ordinary Nigerians struggle to survive under deteriorating conditions.

“Aso Rock is not his family house,” Badero declared, ccriticising hat the group described as a tone-deaf administration that has lost touch with the plight of the masses.

The Yoruba Union expressed alarm over the surge in poverty, the collapse of small businesses, and the growing number of out-of-school children in the South West, linking these challenges to harsh economic policies, the constant devaluation of the naira, and worsening insecurity.

The statement cited the recent abduction of seven farmers in Itaogbolu, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, by suspected Fulani gunmen.

According to Badero, the victims were attacked while harvesting palm fruits on their farms and were taken into captivity.

The group called on the federal government to act decisively to restore security, stabilize the economy, and prioritize the welfare of Nigerians over political interests.

“The suffering in the land is becoming unbearable,” the Union warned. “We can no longer keep silent while our people are being pushed to the brink.”

“Imagine a country where people live from hand to mouth. Kidnappers demanded a ransom—initially N100 million—which was later reduced to N20 million. Yet, the victims could only manage to raise N5 million.

“They were eventually released in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, last Wednesday night after the kidnappers collected the N5 million and some food items,” the union said.

The union described the situation as unfortunate, criticising the Tinubu-led government, which had promised to tackle insecurity during the campaign but has so far failed.

Yoruba Union added that insecurity in the South West has worsened significantly.

According to the union, President Tinubu should not bother contesting the 2027 elections, stating that his track record has proven he is incapable of managing the affairs of Nigeria, contrary to the promises he made before becoming president.

“President Bola Tinubu should understand by now that Aso Rock is not his family home. Nigerians are tired of his gimmicks. His economic policies have crippled businesses and sent many to their early graves. People in the South West have not felt any positive impact from his leadership. Instead, they are faced with intimidation, harassment, and the arbitrary arrest of journalists and critics to suppress dissenting voices.”

Ìgbìnmó Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá also raised the alarm over the infiltration of Kwara South by suspected Fulani gunmen, particularly in Ifelodun, Irepodun, Isin, and Ekiti local government areas.

“Kidnapping has become a lucrative business. Armed Fulani herdsmen with AK-47 rifles have taken over the South West, turning the region into a kidnapping hub.

“Despite Tinubu’s anti-people policies, our people can no longer sleep with both eyes closed. They are afraid to go to their farms or travel on major highways due to fear of attack by armed Fulani gunmen who strike at will.”

“Enough is enough. Nigeria is not a banana republic. Human lives are sacred. Tinubu remains unconcerned and disconnected from the suffering of ordinary people. His only focus appears to be the 2027 elections.”

“As an organisation with presence across the globe, we condemn the current state of affairs and call on President Tinubu to forget about his 2027 ambition. No genuine and concerned son or daughter of the Yoruba race will vote for him again,” the union added.