Nigerians are worried because MKO Abiola’s wife said Yoruba people want to leave Nigeria. Some people, like Igboho and Akintoye, say they’re not involved in this.

MKO Abiola's wife declares Yorubas' secession from Nigeria — Source: Twitter

The video of Modupe Abiola talking came out after some Yoruba people tried to take over a government office in Oyo State on April 13, 2024.

This is the Alagona woman behind the scene at secretariat Ibadan this morning. pic.twitter.com/8txjcp6IUo
— 36kinniun*2 👑 🦁 🕊 (@fattylincorn_01) April 13, 2024

She said Yoruba people are now their own country. They’re not part of Nigeria anymore. She said this happened on April 12, 2024.

But some Yoruba leaders, like Igboho and Akintoye, say they’re not part of this. They don’t want Yoruba people to leave Nigeria.

The people who tried to take over the office were stopped by the police and soldiers. Later, the Nigerian Army said they arrested nine people who tried to take over the office. They found a gun with them.

Later, it was said that the people who tried to take over the office were part of a group called ‘Ominira Yoruba,’ led by Modupe Abiola.

Yoruba leaders like Akintoye and Igboho said they’re not part of this group.

Nigerians are worried about what’s happening. They think what Modupe Abiola said is very serious and might cause problems.

Social Media Reaction

On social media, Nigerians are talking about a recent statement from Modupe Onitiri Abiola. She’s the wife of MKO Abiola, who was a famous Nigerian. Nigerians are expressing worry over the statement, with many considering it a serious offense.

SITUATION REPORT ON INVASION OF OYO STATE SECRETARIAT AGODI

This is to notify the general public that today Saturday 13 April 2024, sequel to the report of an attack on the State Secretariat Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State, troops promptly responded to the incident and had contact with… pic.twitter.com/tjIipD9uPI
— Nigerian Army (@HQNigerianArmy) April 13, 2024

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Concern among Nigerians

Many Nigerians are expressing worry about recent events. They’re especially concerned about the controversial statement made, which some are calling an act of treason.

High Treason in South West Nigeria: Deluded Yoruba Nation activist Ms Modupe Onitiri-Abiola declares “Sovereign Democratic Republic of Yoruba”. Modupe claims she has reclaimed Yorubaland from Nigeria and that South West Nigeria is no longer part of Nigeria. “Yoruba Army” formed.
– @ogundamisi

Yoruba nation agitators,why are you throwing stones at the propellers of the plane when one of your illustrious sons is now the pilot?
– @ShehuSani

That Yoruba nation thing in Ibadan could have ended up worse. They came prepared to cause mayhem with cutlasses and guns. The state needs to start engaging these non state actors with extreme prejudice. If they know they will most likely end up dead, they will stop trying to commit treason.
– @Osi_Suave

I read the Yoruba comments under the video where this lunatic declared the so called Yoruba Nation madness and I was happy to find out that no single Yoruba person is supporting this madness. Southeast couldn’t have become what it is today if igbos rose up against IPOB.
– @GoziconC

I just saw a tweet from the prime minister in finland, and a video from the Yoruba nation president in london … my conclusion is that both of these groups are made up of power hungry, delusional humans That have self esteem issues
– @charlesbanky

No space for illegalities in the Southwest. Real reasons it is the safest region in Nigeria. Yoruba Nation agitators are in for a ride awakening.
– @SheethJamaal

Those Yoruba nation agitators that invaded the Oyo state secretariat yesterday, what were they thinking about and who are their sponsors and advisors? Even a novice wouldn’t have planned that kind of movement in that manner, these people just volunteered to live freely inside the prison.
– @EThawwab