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From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
A socio-cultural group, Omoluabi Parapo Conservative, has berated politicians in the southwest who prioritise their personal and political interests above the overall interest of the Yoruba people.
The group equally lamented that the bond between political leaders and the people is broken, declaring that the situation has robbed the region of a clear roadmap for progress as well as lack of a moral compass guiding political participation of the Yoruba people.
Addressing newsmen in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, the Convener of Omoluabi Parapo Conservative Group, Aderonke Okeleye, said that Yorubaland which produced selfless leaders in both the colonial and post-independence era in the country, now parades political leaders who place their personal and economic interests above that of the people.
Okeleye observed that while other regions are consolidating their power and protecting their heritage, Yoruba land has become divided, reactive, and uncertain of its future.
“Our economy is struggling, our youths are disconnected, and our cultural values are eroding,” she pointed out.
Okeleye urged the Southwest political leaders to return to the values that made the region great.
She, however, explained that the group is not against any party or politician, rather, it was formed to rebuild the bridge between the people and leadership.
