The Yoruba Union, Igbinmọ Majekobaje Ilẹ-Yoruba, has called for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation due to his administration’s economic policies, which they claim have forced people into poverty and begging. In a statement released on Sunday, the union expressed deep concern about the recent fuel price hike from ₦600 to ₦900 and the implementation of IMF policies, which they believe have stifled businesses and harmed the Yoruba people.
The union’s Convener, Olusola Oluwaseyi Badero, condemned the government’s lack of remorse despite the suffering of its people and demanded an apology to the Yoruba nation. He criticized President Tinubu for reneging on his campaign promise to reduce fuel prices and instead increasing them without consulting the people.
The Yoruba Union has declared its support for the ‘Fearless in October’ protests, a wave of demonstrations slated for October, aimed at sustaining the momentum generated by the previous #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests. The union is ready to protect the interests of the Yoruba people, who they believe have been oppressed by the current government.