Yoruba Youth Group Tackles Organizers Of Protest Against INEC Chairman

By Akinwale Kasali

A youth group, the Yoruba Youth Council, YYC, has condemned the planned protest against the National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Mahmod Yakubu.

The Group described the plan as an unnecessary diversion and a misguided move.

This protest, being organized by the #ReformINEC and #SackYakubu Movement is scheduled to take place in Abuja. But the Yoruba Youth Group has slammed its organizers.

The YYC, in a statement signed by its National President, Eric Oluwole, said the protest is orchestrated by “disgruntled individuals seeking to destabilize our nation for selfish interests.”

Oluwole said: “The Yoruba Youth Council strongly condemns the planned protest against the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Mahmood Yakubu.

“This protest, organized by a group identified as the #ReformINEC and #SackYakubu Movement, is a misguided and unnecessary diversion from the nation’s path toward peace and progress. Their claims of demanding electoral reform and calling for Prof Yakubu’s resignation are insincere, unfounded, and appear to be orchestrated by disgruntled individuals seeking to destabilize our nation for selfish interests.

“It is regrettable that these agitators aim to exploit perceived public dissatisfaction to undermine the significant strides made in our electoral system under Prof Yakubu’s leadership. We firmly believe that these actions are an attempt to tarnish the image of a hardworking and patriotic Nigerian who has introduced critical reforms to enhance electoral credibility and transparency.

“Let it be known that the Yoruba Youth Council stands against this ill-advised and ill-motivated protest. It is evident that this movement seeks to discredit the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has been unwavering in his efforts to transform Nigeria into an economic powerhouse for the benefit of all citizens.

“We call on security agencies across the country to remain vigilant and thwart any attempts to disrupt national peace. Such baseless and provocative actions are a threat to the stability of our nation and must not be tolerated.

“The Yoruba Youth Council proudly supports Prof Mahmood Yakubu and his commendable efforts in reforming Nigeria’s electoral system. His reforms have garnered global recognition, and it is crucial that we collectively reject attempts to derail these advancements through spurious and divisive protests.

“We urge Nigerians to remain vigilant against unpatriotic elements who seek to exploit our democracy for personal gains. Together, we must protect our nation’s peace, stability, and progress.”