Traditional Leader Solicits Support For Tinubu

The Asiwaju Yoruba in Kano State, Leke Abejide, has called on Yoruba people living in northern Nigeria to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

Abejide who is also a member of the House of Representatives representing Yagba East/ Yagba West/Mopa-muro Federal Constituency of Kogi State made the call in Abuja while speaking to journalists at the 10th anniversary celebration and election of new excos of the Association of Yoruba Traditional Leaders/Obas in Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory.

He emphasized the importance of unity among Yoruba people, stating that their population in northern Nigeria is significant, with over 5 million Yorubas living in Kano State alone.

The lawmaker highlighted the Yoruba people’s contributions to the country, noting that they excel in various endeavors and command respect beyond their ethnic group.

He urged them to support President Tinubu’s policies and programs, promising that they would reap the benefits of democracy if they worked together.

Abejide also announced plans to build an ultra-modern palace for the Yoruba in Kano, emphasizing the importance of cultural and racial identity.

“The Obas are here. They need our support, I didn’t want to bring people much. I was restricted by my Kabiyesi in Kano because we still have a bigger program to do in Kano. And that is where our next focus is. We are going to build an ultra-modern palace for the Yoruba in Kano. There’s no politics on the ground now. It is a cultural and a race living in another region of this country.

“You see, the Yoruba-speaking part of this country is in the southwest, that is the southern region. But all the people you see gathered here today are from the south-west. That is the southern region. The Yorubas are from 19 states, plus the FCT of Nigeria. They are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of kingdoms in the north.”

“They are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of kingdoms in the north. They are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the establishment of kingdoms in the north. The establishment of kingdoms in the north. It has been a system for several years, but when it comes to proper organization, it started 10 years ago.”

“And we are in millions, as I said. In Kano alone, we are more than 5 million. If you have Plateau State, you will see the Ogbomoshos. If you see the number, they are also in millions. In Funtua, we even have communities. We have communities in Kano, and we have ‘Anguwan Yorubawa’. We are so many, so we came together to celebrate our union and the new excos that took over today. ”
He encouraged them to use their population wisely and speak with one voice to achieve their goals.

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji