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Why Yorubaland will be at war for 100 years if Nigeria breaks: Akande | READ DETAILS

chuks oti

Sep 29, 2020

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Former governor of Osun State and pioneer chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Bisi Akande, has warned those agitating for the breakup of Nigeria to bury the idea as it may trigger another bloody civil war.

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Akande especially warned agitators from Yorubaland in Nigeria's west, that the breakup of Nigeria can plunge the region in a renewed war that could last a century.

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Akande spoke in Ibadan at the launch of Bayse One Brick House Hotel to mark the 50th birthday of former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Adebayo Adelabu. Adelabu was also the APC candidate in the last governorship election.

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Akande appeared to be responding to the clamour by a Yoruba group led by Professor Banji Akintoye, for an Oduduwa Republic, to be carved out of Nigeria.

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As reported by the News Agency of Nigeria, Akande said that allowing Yoruba to break away from Nigeria might lead to bloodshed and avoidable civil war that would further decimate the people.

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"Those agitating for a Yoruba nation should have a rethink. This country must remain united to save it from war.

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"Yoruba will be in war for another 100 years if Nigeria is allowed to break,ÔÇØ he said.

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He said that Nigeria was a product of war, adding that the country came into existence after Yoruba people had gone into 100 years of wars.

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According to the former governor, most African countries and western world envy Nigeria because the country is the heartbeat of Africa.

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Akande alleged that Francophone countries across the world have been praying for Nigeria to break because they weren't comfortable with the country's strength.

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"Those tormenting Nigeria are doing so because they are products of failed states. It is a difficult task to stop crimes, particularly in a corrupt society.

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"Now that some Nigerians are talking about breaking because of difficulties, they didn't know that a man who can not endure will collapse and die. Only enduring country can stay,ÔÇØ he said.

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Adelabu's project

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Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State, who inaugurated the project, commended Adelabu, saying the project would meet the yearnings of jobless youths in the state and Nigeria.

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He said that Adelabu had embarked on people-oriented projects aimed at providing employment for the youth in Oyo State, Nigeria and Africa.
Earlier, Adelabu said that his defeat in the 2019 election was only a delay and not denial.

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Adelabu said that his loss in the election was a blessing in disguise, adding that it would make him a better governor than he would have been in 2019.
He said that his interest in the governorship race was still very much alive, promising to double his efforts in 2023.

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The event was attended by Dr Obafemi Hamzat, the deputy governor of Lagos State and Chief Moses Adeyemo, former deputy governor of Oyo State.

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Others were Chief Akin Oke, APC Chairman in Oyo State, Mr Akeem Adeyemi, Mr Segun Odebunmi, among other dignitaries.

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