The Yoruba Nation agitators have issued a threat, demanding the release of their members who were arrested for hoisting their flag at the Oyo State House of Assembly. They warned of more chaos if their demands are not met, targeting President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde if their members are not released. The agitators claim that the arrested individuals were acting in their capacity as members of the Oodua Progressive Union (OPU), and not as part of the Yoruba Nation movement.
Meanwhile, the Oyo State Police Command has uncovered more exhibits hidden in an uncompleted building around the University College Hospital in Ibadan. This discovery follows the arrest of suspects seen jumping over the fence of the hospital and entering the building. The police recovered weapons, bulletproof jackets, and army camouflage uniforms. The command has also distanced itself from one of the suspects, Muritala Abefe, who had an identity card of the Man ‘O’ War paramilitary outfit.
In response to the agitation, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has urged Nigerians to ignore the Yoruba nation agitators, describing them as attention seekers. He emphasized that the agitators do not represent the interest of the Yoruba race. The Oodua Progressives Union (OPU) has also dissociated itself from the invasion in Ibadan, stating that it is purely a Yoruba socio-cultural organization with a focus on promoting Yoruba culture and unity among Yoruba diaspora communities.
The OPU's Publicity Secretary, Chief Victor Adewale, clarified that he has no affiliation with the Yoruba Nation agitators and has instructed his lawyers to seek a retraction of any publications linking him to the invasion. Adewale emphasized that OPU stands for restructuring Nigeria based on true federalism tied to regionalism, not self-determination. He highlighted OPU's efforts in promoting Yoruba culture and unity globally, including through annual congresses and humanitarian services in Nigeria.
