Think Yoruba First Group Asserts Yoruba Sovereignty Over Lagos Street Renaming

The socio-political organization, Think Yoruba First Group, has firmly declared that the Yoruba people will not allow outsiders to dictate matters concerning their land, particularly in response to the controversy surrounding the renaming of streets in Lagos. The group’s Public Relations Officer, Ogbeni Oluwole Lewis, issued a strong statement underscoring the Yoruba community’s sovereign rights and ancestral claims over Lagos, affirming that decisions about the region belong solely to Yorubas.

Ogbeni Lewis emphasized that the Yoruba people will neither outsource nor lease their sovereignty to any settler or migrant groups, regardless of external pressures or objections. He described this stance as non-negotiable, reflecting a deep-rooted commitment to preserving Yoruba heritage and autonomy within their ancestral territory.

 

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The group pointed out that Lagos has longstanding ancestral and historical ties to the Yoruba people, making it imperative that any changes—such as street renaming—reflect Yoruba cultural identity and values. Highlighting the global norm, Ogbeni Lewis noted that settlers or migrant communities are expected to respect host communities’ rights to self-determination. He further suggested that those feeling aggrieved by Yoruba decisions within Yorubaland should consider relocating rather than challenging the indigenous authority.

Think Yoruba First Group also warned that the Yoruba people reserve the exclusive right to name streets and places within their land, and that migrant communities have no authority to interfere in these cultural decisions. The organization hinted at further changes to come, reinforcing the idea that place names must embody the cultural and historical connections of the local Yoruba populace.

In conclusion, the group dismissed the need for debate or engagement with outsiders on such issues, stating that allowing external influence would undermine the very essence of Yorubaland. Their declaration is a clear assertion of Yoruba pride, sovereignty, and cultural preservation in the face of ongoing socio-political dynamics in Lagos and beyond.

 

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