The Yoruba socio-political group, Ìgbìmò Májékóbájé Ilé-Yorùbá, has again criticised President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of using propaganda to falsely claim progress while millions of Nigerians suffer.
The union explained that Nigeria is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, with widespread hunger pushing citizens to desperate measures.
They noted that reports indicate that extreme poverty has forced many married women into casual relationships as a means of survival, highlighting the depth of economic despair under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by the union’s Convener, Olusola Badero, and Home Director, Princess Balogun, the organisation warned that the dignity of the Yoruba people has been eroded due to harsh economic policies, including the removal of the fuel subsidy.
The union emphasised that Tinubu’s only tangible achievement has been the imposition of additional taxes on citizens.
According to the union, the administration’s failure to address hunger and insecurity is compounded by the government’s prioritisation of foreign trips over domestic welfare.
The statement read, “We cannot jeopardise the future of our people just because Tinubu, who is Yoruba, is confused and has run out of ideas. Yoruba people do not joke or compromise their integrity, but today, things have fallen apart. Ọmọ Eleran tí jẹ Egungun — ‘The son of meat sellers is now eating bones.’
“Never in history have we witnessed such horrible situations. Our married women have become involved in casual relationships, while our children have turned to internet fraud (‘yahoo yahoo’) because of poverty and the anti-people policies implemented by Tinubu himself.
“Insecurity has forced many of our people to flee their ancestral homes. Farmers can no longer cultivate their lands, which have been seized by terrorists.
“A government that cannot guarantee the safety of its people has no right to continue governing through propaganda and deceit. A government whose only priority is negotiating with terrorists, instead of neutralising them and securing its citizens, has failed its fundamental duty.
“Tinubu’s government has failed its mandate. As a result, many businesses have collapsed under his watch, and family heads have become subjects of ridicule because they can no longer provide for their families due to economic instability and hardship.
“Many children have dropped out of school because their parents can no longer afford to fund their education.
“We urge Nigerians to go out in large numbers to register to vote and to never repeat the mistake of voting for Tinubu and his allies, who have subjected citizens to modern-day slavery through anti-people policies. Tinubu’s only apparent achievement has been imposing more taxes on the people,” the union added.
