South-West leaders unite under Yoruba Parapo to address rising insecurity and regional challenges.
Yoruba leaders across several self-determination, socio-political, and advocacy groups have established a central platform named Yoruba Parapo for unity, consultation, and collective action.
The historic decision was reached in Ibadan after a series of intensive consultations focused on pressing challenges confronting the Yoruba nation, including insecurity, economic uncertainty, and political marginalisation.
According to information published by punchng, the initiative was formalized through a statement signed by the Protem Administrative Secretary, Dr Olatunde Amusat, following virtual and physical stakeholder meetings.
Addressing Insecurity and Regional Marginalisation
Participants thoroughly reviewed the myriad challenges facing the South-West region, highlighting the urgent need for a common platform to articulate and advance collective Yoruba interests effectively.
Dr Olatunde Amusat noted that other major nationalities and regions within Nigeria have long established umbrella organisations that serve as vital rallying points for advocacy, dialogue, and democratic engagement.
Consequently, the leaders agreed that the time has come for the Yoruba people to establish a similar mechanism capable of aggregating diverse viewpoints and translating shared interests into coordinated action.
Structure and Independence of Affiliated Groups
The newly formed Yoruba Parapo will provide a broad-based and inclusive platform for engagement on security, economic development, cultural preservation, constitutional restructuring, and public welfare.
Dr Olatunde Amusat emphasized that all affiliated organisations will retain their respective identities, leadership structures, philosophies, and operational independence without any interference.
He clarified that the platform is not intended to replace, subsume, or diminish existing organisations, but rather to provide common ground for consensus-building and collective decision-making.
Call for Broad Participation across Sectors
To guarantee broad representation and inclusiveness, member organisations will be directly represented in the highest decision-making body of the newly established regional coalition.
Organisers have called on self-determination groups, socio-cultural organisations, traditional institutions, professional associations, youth, women, religious leaders, intellectuals, and the diaspora to join.
Notable leaders who participated in the Ibadan meetings include Dr Oriyomi Attey, Dr Paul Bankole, Chief Banji Ayiloge, Ms Olusola Ajetunmobi-Davies, and Mr Wale Adeoye, among other prominent stakeholders.
Commitment to Democratic Values and Peace
Operating under the motto Unity in Purpose, Strength in Action, the coalition remains deeply committed to peaceful engagement, democratic values, mutual respect, and the pursuit of a secure future.
The initiative serves as a direct response to pressing regional realities demanding strategic engagement, regional cooperation, and decisive collective action from all sons and daughters of the Yoruba nation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yoruba Parapo?
Yoruba Parapo is a newly established central platform for unity, consultation, and collective action formed by Yoruba leaders in Ibadan to tackle regional insecurity and economic challenges.
Who signed the statement establishing Yoruba Parapo?
The founding statement was signed by the Protem Administrative Secretary of Yoruba Parapo, Dr Olatunde Amusat, following extensive consultations among South-West stakeholders.
Will Yoruba Parapo replace existing Yoruba groups?
No, the platform is designed to provide common ground for collaboration and consensus-building without replacing, subsumeing, or diminishing existing organisations and their independent leadership.
What is the motto of Yoruba Parapo?
The official motto of the coalition is Unity in Purpose, Strength in Action, reflecting its core mission to unite the Yoruba nation for peaceful and democratic engagement.
