Group warns Nigerians not to repeat “costly mistake” of 2023 in upcoming elections
By Our reporter
A prominent Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Igbinmo Majekobaje Ile-Yoruba (Yoruba Union), has harshly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, describing it as “confused, out of touch, and without clear direction,” while urging Nigerians not to re-elect him in 2027.
The group, in a statement issued after its general assembly in Ibadan, expressed alarm over the country’s worsening economic situation, rising insecurity, and what it called the President’s failure to fulfill his campaign promises. The Union said the level of hardship currently facing Nigerians was “unprecedented” and accused Tinubu of being more interested in protecting his political image than addressing the urgent needs of the people.
There is hunger in the land. There is fear in our communities. Farmers are abandoning their lands, and people no longer feel safe,” the statement read. “The government is not only silent but also appears disconnected from the pain of the masses.
The Yoruba Union also criticized the administration’s spending priorities, pointing to reports of multi-billion naira allocations for luxury items such as a new presidential jet, a yacht, and bulletproof vehicles, despite ongoing complaints of economic suffering across the country.
Aso Rock is not your family house, the group said, referring to the Presidency, while urging Tinubu to treat his position as a national responsibility and not a personal entitlement.
Most strikingly, the group distanced itself from any future political support for the President, declaring that it would no longer endorse or encourage his re-election.
No genuine Yoruba son or daughter should make the mistake of voting for this administration again, the Union declared. “We supported him in 2023 with hope. But that hope has turned into suffering and silence.
Though the group stopped short of demanding Tinubu’s resignation, it called for urgent reforms, transparency in governance, and renewed focus on improving security and economic stability.
This open criticism from a group rooted in Tinubu’s home region could further weaken his political base ahead of the 2027 elections. The Yoruba Union’s statement may serve as an early signal of growing dissent in the South-West, which played a key role in the President’s initial victory.
