Kaduna: Yoruba group seeks unity, backs Uba Sani, Tinubu for 2027 elections

The Yoruba group in Kaduna state has known as for better unity amongst its members and different ethnic teams within the state, whereas declaring assist for the re-election of Governor Uba Sani and President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

The group made the declaration throughout its 2026 Yoruba Day celebration in Kaduna, which introduced collectively Yoruba conventional rulers, elders, ladies, youths, non secular associations, professionals and different members of the group.

Speaking on the occasion, the Vice President of the Yoruba Community in Kaduna state, Alhaji Yunus Muibi, stated the gathering was organised to advertise unity, peaceable coexistence and the progress of Nigeria.

Muibi, who spoke on behalf of the group’s president, stated the celebration additionally supplied a chance for members to wish for the nation and its leaders.

He stated the group remained dedicated to sustaining its peaceable relationship with different ethnic teams in Kaduna, including that Yoruba individuals within the state have been identified for selling peace and avoiding battle.

“We want unity among all Yorubas here in Kaduna State and with all other ethnic groups. We are peace-loving people, and we want to maintain that identity,” he stated.

Muibi additionally appealed to Governor Sani to strengthen safety throughout the state, acknowledging enhancements within the state of affairs however urging the federal government to do extra.

“We know he has been doing well, but we still want him to do more concerning security,” he stated.

He expressed the group’s readiness to assist the governor’s re-election bid in 2027, whereas additionally praying for Tinubu to safe one other time period.

In his remarks, the Yoruba of Jaji, Oba Ibrahim Ogunmakinde, stated the celebration was geared toward bringing Yoruba individuals in Kaduna collectively underneath one umbrella and enabling them to talk with one voice.

Ogunmakinde additionally declared assist for Governor Uba Sani and President Tinubu forward of the 2027 elections.

He, nevertheless, known as for better consideration to the wants of Yoruba communities in northern Nigeria, significantly in schooling, healthcare and financial empowerment.

According to him, youngsters from the communities require extra academic assist, whereas widows and enterprise house owners want help to enhance their livelihoods.

“Our children need more empowerment programmes, grants, schools and hospitals. The widows also need helping hands. We need empowerment generally,” he stated.

The conventional ruler, who recognized himself as a businessman, additionally urged the federal government to create an enabling setting for Yoruba individuals and different residents to conduct their companies.

He stated the group had benefited from illustration within the Kaduna state authorities, noting that two Yoruba individuals had been appointed as everlasting secretaries, however known as for extra alternatives.

Ogunmakinde urged Yoruba residents throughout Kaduna State to assist the governor’s re-election, saying a second time period would allow him to consolidate on the work of his administration.

The celebration featured the participation of the group’s ladies and youth wings, Council of Elders, conventional rulers, Christian and Muslim associations, professionals, artisans and merchants.