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Yoruba Will Be At Perpetual War If Nigeria Splits, Says Ex APC Chairman
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Those Agitating for Oduduwa republic should rethink
Former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bisi Akande, says those agitating for Yoruba secession from Nigeria should think twice.
He said the breakaway of the Yoruba nation from the federation will not bode well for the ethnic group as it might become embroiled in a devastating civil war afterwards.
Akande was speaking at the inauguration of a project by Adebayo Adelabu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in Ibadan on Monday.
The former governor of Osun said the Yoruba breaking away from Nigeria could plunge it into bloodshed and an avoidable civil war for 100 years.
He admonished those beating the drum of disintegration of Nigeria to desist from such. He, however, admitted that Nigeria is a product of war.
“Those agitating for a Yoruba nation should have a rethink. This country must remain united to save it from war,” NAN quoted him as saying.
“Yoruba will be in war for another 100 years if Nigeria is allowed to break.”
The former governor said those who are tormenting the country are doing so because they are products of failed states.
“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,” he said.
“Now that some Nigerians are talking about breaking because of difficulties, they didn’t know that a man who cannot endure will collapse and die. Only enduring countries can stay.”
On his part, Adelabu, APC governorship candidate in Oyo in the 2019 elections, described his defeat at the poll “as a delay, not denial”.
He said his experience at the poll will make him a better governor when elected into office, adding that he will run for office again in 2023.
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