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Yoruba Youth Leaders Condemn Nigerian Vice President Shettima’s Call For Kemi Badenoch To Drop Her Yoruba Name

Yoruba Nation youth leaders have commended Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, for her stance against entrenched corruption in Nigeria’s governance.

The leaders also praised her vocal opposition to the violent acts perpetrated by herdsmen and Boko Haram, which include kidnappings and attacks targeting Yoruba communities in the Southwest.

In a t statement issued by Prophet Ayodele Ologunloluwa and Comrade Oyegunle Oluwamayowa Omotoyole, the youth leaders expressed their for Badenoch, hailing her as a courageous voice for justice and integrity.

They particularly acknowledged her advocacy for greater ability and her commitment to stating the challenges faced by Nigeria, including insecurity and corruption.

The group firmly rejected a recent suggestion by Nigeria’s Vice President that Badenoch should remove "Kemi" from her name, which reflects her Yoruba heritage.

"Her name is a source of pride for all Yoruba people, and any attempt to undermine it is unacceptable," it said.

The leaders urged Yoruba youths to rally behind figures like Badenoch, who exemplify integrity and serve as role models for future generations.

They reiterated their commitment to safeguarding Yoruba interests and called for a united front against all forms of violence and injustice in the region.

The statement read, "We express our unwavering for Kemi Badenoch, a distinguished member of the Conservative Party in the UK. We commend her courageous stance against the entrenched corruption within Nigeria's governance, particularly in relation to the threats posed by Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram, who have perpetrated heinous acts of violence, including kidnapping against our Yoruba people in the Southwest.

"We stand in solidarity with Kemi Badenoch as she strives to illuminate these pressing issues and advocate for the safety and protection of our community.”

It said, "We wish to convey a firm message to Vice President Kashim Shettima: it is imperative that you redirect your focus to the urgent concerns that afflict our nation. The deteriorating economy, rampant kidnappings, ineffective leadership, and systemic injustice require your immediate attention.

“Instead of pursuing distractions, they urged Shettima to champion meaningful solutions that serve the interests of the Nigerian populace.

"We implore you to cease critiques of Kemi Badenoch, as her observations resonate with the stark realities faced by our people. As a proud daughter of Yoruba heritage, she stands in solidarity with our cause and has no allegiance to the violent narratives fostered by extremist groups, including Boko Haram.

"Furthermore, we unequivocally reject the recent suggestion from the Vice President that Kemi Badenoch should remove "Kemi" from her name. "Kemi" is not merely a name; it is a cherished representation of our Yoruba identity and heritage. This situation underscores the deep cultural and linguistic divides that exist between the Yoruba and Northern communities."

They explained that the differences mark the challenges to their coexistence as a singular nation.

The Yoruba Nation celebrates its unique identity and remains steadfast in advocating for our cultural dignity and integrity.

"As of the Yoruba Nation Youth, we call for mutual respect and understanding. It is time to acknowledge our distinct identities while working towards a collective future that honours each of our cultures.

"We are committed to fostering dialogue and cooperation, with the hope of uniting our great nation in ways that respect our diverse heritages," the statement said.

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It seems these Yoruba youths have comprehension issues because the VP didn't tell Kemi to drop her Yoruba name.

The man simply said that even if Kemi chooses to drop her Yoruba name, that it won't change the fact that Nigeria is the world's greatest black nation.

IMO, if this Nigeria that I know is the world's greatest black country, then black people have a fundamental problem.

Kemi is right,l mean how did a population of 200million people allowed a well known thief to rob them at the polls is still a big SHAME.

Thieves calling themselves politicians,tueh

T.pain for a reason

The Yorubas want to eat their cake and still have it,their son tinubu is a major beneficiary of the corrupt system,that’s why they are standing on the fence,who takes them serious!!

It’s those who feel threatened by the challenge of the status quo that are worried about kemi’s truth

The Terrorist VP is correct for once...

If that Yoruba Amaka would continue to bad mouth Nigeria, then she might as well drop the Kemi from her name...

There is Corruption also in India but Rishi Sunak didn't carry it on his head like someone selling gala.

She is in the UK complaining about Nigeria every time at the slightest opportunity....

What that are still here experiencing T.Pain live and direct on a daily basis...

Our own Voices is supposed to be louder but we are adjusting to the Great Tinubulation.

So she is free to change her name from Kemi to Kamala.

Ok

This na between two brothers.

Make cannibalistic animals from the cursed region no put mouth.

Make I go Twitter X where referee no dey do ojoro go talk my mind

Dem think say Kemi get their time.

But what she said is true...

I don't see my VP and northerners and even omokri carry am for head. Even tinubu has same believe.

Make them free that lady, I even share same sentiment with her.

Make una no dey confuse us
Learn to stand one place
Which side una dey?

Every Ronu should speak with one voice, that is ing Bulaba.

If you are standing with Kemi, that means you are against Bulaba, and "unRonu-istic" and "unemilokanic"

Now the food they cooked for themselves is done for eating. Kemi has spoken a truth that hurts. Let them stomach it. Meanwhile, Femi Fani-Kayode once said nothing can separate the marriage between the SW and the North.

Online BATists will have you believe that people hate her for speaking her mind

If Shettima truly told Kemi Badenoch to remove Kemi from her name, then he truly crossed his boundaries because that is extremely triggering.

More IPOB springing up

Once corruption is exposed, our leaders tent to vent their anger on anyone

All this familiarity is not needed, this woman has said she is not Nigerian, why are Nigerians trying to associate with her. Nigerian is not where it suppose to be but as a patriotic Nigerian which I am, I will never bad mouth the country.let kemi dey her dey and let Nigeria dey her day.

SmartPolician:
It seems this Yoruba youths have comprehension issues because the VP didn't tell Kemi to drop her Yoruba name. The man simply said that even if Kemi chooses to drop her Yoruba name, she cannot change her origin.

Yoruba Youth Leaders bunch of dumb donkeys.

Samajogs:
Once corruption is exposed, our leaders tent to vent their anger on anyone

I no see your name for the exposure?

Snake001:
Ok

This na between two brothers.

Make cannibalistic animals from the cursed region no put mouth

Kemi is officially IPOB for saying the truth and there's nothing you can do about it

Don't mind Shettima. He goofed. Why tell her to drop her name?

Who knows Kemi Adeosun's whereabouts sef? Na these 'N' people give her tough time back then sotey she retired, carry her kaya back to UK. That girl also get mouth.
If your name is Kemi, pls, watch ya mouth o

Our leaders don't want corruption to be exposed. They will do anything to control n kill it. If it doesn't work sentiment follows

That Shettima's statement was uncalled for...…. far below his position as a VP.

Snake001:
Ok

This na between two brothers.

Make cannibalistic animals from the cursed region no put mouth.

Make I go Twitter X where referee no dey do ojoro go talk my mind

Lol

Shettima is making Kemi Open cans of worm that is hidden in the Nigerian state.

I am happy about it though.

Samajogs:
Our leaders don't want corruption to be exposed. They will do anything to control n kill it. If it doesn't work sentiment follows

Are you any different from the people u call leaders?

Funny thing... Shettima didn't say she should drop Kemi from her name.

Watch the video again.
He said (paraphrased)
"We are proud of her and her achievements.... She denigrates Nigeria..
and even if she likes, she can remove the Kemi in her name... It doesn't stop Nigeria from being the greatest black nation on earth"

At no point did he say kemi should drop the Kemi from her name.

Snake001:
Ok

This na between two brothers.

Make cannibalistic animals from the cursed region no put mouth.

Make I go Twitter X where referee no dey do ojoro go talk my mind

U don see Seun finish for here 😂😂

bosschinalu:
Shettima is making Kemi Open cans of worm that is hidden in the Nigerian state.

I am happy about it though.

What can of worms?

Na Jobless persons dey revel in the nonsense this British woman is yapping.

I can see you're a product of their corrupt deeds

buckeyemedia:
I no see your name for the exposure?

Remove Shittimah name from hausa and put it in yeruba

shettima talks too much....

he shouldnt have got himself involved in this nonesense....a woman is angry....na today women are angry....??

he should be more worried about security....
thats why we voted him....

Yemi, Kemi, Segi, Femi, Remi, Temi would continue to be a Yoruba name even if British decided to dismantle their prison facility called Nigeria. Just like the rest, Nigeria is an European country in Africa created as a result of the Beeline Congress. Yoruba which is a civilization that predate the Incas, Hindus and Chinese will continue even when the artifical contraption is no more. Before you reply me, first identify for me what is the Nigerian language, culture, custom, dressing, spirituality, in the same vein authentic nations created based on their respective ethnolinguistoc homogeneity such as Poland, Dutch/Netherland, Ireland, Scotland, Deutschland, Finland, Frenchland, England, Spainland, Portugaland, Welshland, Italiland,