The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has raised concerns about what it described as a deliberate attempt to “Islamise Nigeria.”
The group said recent killings across the country show that not only Christians, but also Yoruba and Middle Belt Muslims, have been victims of violence.
In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Popoola Ajayi, and Publicity Secretary, Suleiman Sanusi, the group warned that the planned United States strike on terrorist bases in Nigeria could trigger new security threats in the South-West.
AYDM cautioned that such an attack might force insurgents to flee from their strongholds in the North and seek refuge in the southern part of the country.
The group urged governors in the South-West, along with those in Kogi and Kwara States, to take precautionary measures and strengthen regional security networks.
It said that while some political figures opposed the U.S. operation on the grounds of national sovereignty, they had failed to tackle terrorism and corruption effectively.
According to AYDM, “It is obvious that Nigeria has no power to stop the US proposed strike. Unfortunately, the tradition of funding proxy protests and sponsored propaganda has no effect in this case. What is wise is for government at the state and national levels to prepare for the consequences and manage the situation in a way that the dignity of Yoruba nation will be preserved.”
The organisation maintained that “You cannot heal a nation without speaking the truth. There is an open agenda to Islamise Nigeria. Thousands of people have been killed. Yoruba are direct victims. The agenda is to Islamise Nigeria. That is the truth. Their agents in Yorubaland are those proposing Sharia in Yorubaland.”
AYDM said the Federal Government ignored repeated warnings until “the Trump tweet” brought global attention to the crisis. It said Yoruba people must now define their own “strategy of response” to the aftermath of the expected strike.
The group called on South-West governors to partner with Yoruba self-determination movements to enhance intelligence gathering, share data, and organise community defence to protect indigenous territories from possible terrorist infiltration.
AYDM further stated that “The proposed US strike will not stop the agenda of those pushing for Jihad in Nigeria. The only way is for Yoruba people on their own to mobilise to stop extremist incursion. Nigeria is in the same situation as the Soviet Union in 1991.”
The group warned that the country risks descending into war or facing a peaceful breakup if leaders fail to act decisively.
It also criticised Nigerian politicians for attacking the U.S. president, saying, “Why Mr Trump is being castigated by some Nigerian leaders, they fail to admit that the irresponsible, corrupt leadership and the failure to stop chilling violence drew the attention of Mr Trump. Nigerian streets are flowing with innocent human blood while the political elite take elections as the most important task.”
The group concluded by urging Yoruba leaders to prioritise the safety of their people and preserve regional stability amid the growing tension.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
