The beauty of Yoruba culture was again on display yesterday, Tuesday, May 19, 2024, when President Bola Tinubu bowed down to greet 93-year-old Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Two things that the Yoruba respect. Age and authority. And because of that, God gives them a long life and the power of authority.
Please fact-check me: Southwest has the highest life expectancy in Nigeria and has wielded power as either Head of State, President, or Deputy more than any other ethnic group in Nigeria since 1960.
Are you aware, for instance, that until General Obasanjo took office on February 13, 1976, ALL of Nigeria's leaders had either been killed or violently overthrown? Tafawa-Balewa, Aguiyi-Ironsi, and Murtala Muhammed were killed, and Gowon was forcefully overthrown. Obasanjo was the first Nigerian leader to have a natural tenure.
Do you also realise that until Obasanjo returned, no other Nigerian leader had a natural tenure?
Shagari and Buhari were violently overthrown. Babangida was forced to step aside by nationwide violent protests. Shonekan was not really in charge. Abacha died in office. Abdulsalami was a caretaker for only nine months.
Until Obasanjo returned and stabilised the seat of power and, we have had twenty-five years of unbroken democracy. And that man, Obasanjo, has been involved in the making of all our Presidents since 1999, except Tinubu.
And last year, when he disgraced Oyo Obas on Friday, September 25, 2023, Obasanjo said they had to respect Governor Makinde because (he spoke in Yoruba) two things have sustained the Yoruba. Respect for age and authority.
I commend President Tinubu for his humility. And by this act of humility which shows the highest ethos of Omoluabi couture, I doubt God will allow anyone to remove him before 2027. And maybe beyond that!
A proud and arrogant people who believe in the power of money and aggressiveness, can hardly ever rise to power in Nigeria and elsewhere.
#TableShaker
Reading about Yoruba and our love relationship with RESPECT is truly heartwarming.
We are Siamese twins, and as I grow older, I realize we are not 5 and 6, but rather 5 and 5—simply inseparable.
It's an 'orimi wu' moment for an Omoluabi like me to read such good words celebrating how we respect elders and one another.
Humility and showing respect to elders is not something one has to think about doing or not; it's a vital part of who we are.
Some people ignorantly assume it's cowardice, not knowing that while the wise stoop to conquer, the fool boasts around about conquering,
failing to conquer their own ego, which often prevents people from rising to the top. Being Yoruba is indeed joyful.
@DeeOneAyekooto I strongly believe that Nigeria will be great.The Holy spirit made me to understand that .and He described Nigeria as an ASCENDING PLANE. I believe it will be OK.if you have dollars to sell pls take it off now that the price is favourable.soon it will be very low in price.amen
Before the advent of GBAJUE banking, bankers are known for their conservative lifestyle. They are anti flamboyant life. The reason is that their lifestyle must not give impression that they are stealing depositors money and once trust is eroded, banking is finished.
Today, opposite is the case, bankers throw the most lavish parties in town inviting all the so called endsars celebrities with their thick lips to come and eat macaroni. These are same folks forming activism on social media but dining, in real life, with dollar merchants. Shior Kelembe, Tueh!
@OPay_NG@OPay_NG@OPayNigeria@OPaySupport Where’s my money please ???? It’s been 48hours since I did a transfer successfully from your app but the recipient account have no record of it. I got a statement of account from the recipient bank, they have no record of the transaction. !!!
I was just interviewed on TVC, where I proved behind any reasonable doubt that both @PeterObi and @SaharaReporters are liars. Anybody can register for #COP28. And I registered for it while on air. The Nigerian government did not pay for 1411 delegates to attend as they claimed. Anybody who registers with a Nigerian passport is regarded as a delegate from Nigeria. But that does not automatically mean that they are representing the Nigerian government. Most Nigerian delegates were from the private sector. And you do not even have to be at the Dubai venue physically. You can register as a delegate to attend remotely from your country of residence. Please go to https://t.co/Zo8n5T4d9k, and you can also register. Even if you hate Tinubu, don't destroy Nigeria's image with lies from Arise Peoples Party and Peter Obi.
#TableShaker
How would someone have 18A’s 10B’s and 3 C’s on his transcript and you think his school will not be proud of him .
The same Person proved CSU right by becoming the President of the world’s most populous black nation and you think Nigeria is being put to shame .
They will be Stunned , you just discovered a genius they built since 1979.
A genius is in the villa and the joke is on you !
#BelieveinPbat