The Nation Newspaper Organisation disowns viral hate video
August 7, 2024 by Our Reporter
Pan Yoruba organisation, Think Yoruba First (TYF), has decried a viral video by online bloggers targeted at the Yoruba.
Group President, Oladimeji Bolarinwa, said “the viral audio is aimed to spread lies and misinformation about Yorùbá youths peaceful agitation for indigenous people-oriented governance in their land.The mischievous coverage of the X-Space session and distortion of facts did not represent opinion of the organisation hosting the space. Our Yoruba Ronu X Space is a broadcast for sociopolitical and sociocultural education.
‘‘The last session on August 3 was a call for Yoruba lawmakers to practise conservatism and self-preservation and incorporate policies to ensure Yoruba youths have employment and thrive in their lands. The X Space is a public stage where individuals express their opinions.
‘‘The attempt to suggest that the speaker represents the opinion of the majority is manipulative and an attempt to cause division…
“In the audio being circulated, the moderators were heard cautioning the overzealous element making that inflammatory statement, which does not represent Think Yoruba First Organisation ideology and manifesto. We recognise the right of every Nigerian to reside and do business wherever they wish, and we do not advocate removal of anyone from any part of Nigeria. Our advocacy is about the campaign for a restructured Nigeria….”
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