A group, the Oodua Peoples Congress Reform, has promised to defend and protect the interest of the Yoruba.
The organisation’s new leader in Lagos, Comrade Afeez Olubisi Sadiq, told reporters that his members parted ways with the Dr. Fredrick Fasehun and Gani Adams-led Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) because they had derailed from the objectives the organisation was formed 20 years ago.
He alleged that the two leaders dragged the OPC into politics and campaigned for ex-President Goodluck Jonathan during the general election against the wish of the majority of members for selfish interest.
Sadiq said lack of focus by the leadership of the OPC resulted in the use of its members for illegal duties. He said it was wrong for the OPC that was supposed to defend the Yoruba interest to insult a highly-esteemed leader like Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu because of politics. According to him, concerned Yoruba leaders were informed of the formation of the body and they blessed it.
Comrade Sadiq said the organisation was ready to support the Lagos State government on security and other issues.
He hailed Asiwaju Tinubu for the good leadership he gave to the Yoruba, saying they were proud of his role in national politics.
The group’s General Secretary, Comrade Sufian Ogundimu, said Oodua Peoples Congress Reform was formed to correct the bad impression created by the OPC leaders.
He urged Yoruba leaders to support it.