Contained in a statement issued by the Oyo state chairman of the group, Otunba Olukayode Adebayo and made available to newsmen in Ibadan through the state director of media and publicity, Lekan Shobo Shobowale, expressed sadness over the incident. The group said the killings, injuries and unnecessary destruction of properties in Guma and Logo local government area of Benue state as well as killings of seventeen people in Rivers and that of Taiwo isale in Kwara state must be condemned by all.

Yoruba Youth council therefore called on relevant security agencies to do everything possible to arrest those that are behind these ungodly incidents. “The ongoing killings and wanton destruction of people’s properties must be checked by those that are concerned now without further delay.” The statement emphasised the need for peaceful coexistence and harmony among all Nigerians irrespective of whatever differences.

“Nigeria belongs to all and no section of the country must intimidate or harass others under any reason, hence appropriate measures must be taken to forestall future occurrence,”

The group then prayed that God should grant the the lost souls an eternal rest and for their family to be consoled.

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The apex Yoruba youth group, Yoruba Youth Council (YYC) has congratulated the people of Liberia over the recently concluded election in the country. In a congratulatory message signed by the Oyo state chairman of the group, Otunba Olukayode Adebayo and made available to newsmen in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, by the state director of media and publicity, Lekan Shobo Shobowale said the election was a good omen for the nation and Africa in general.

The message which also congratulated the President elect George Weah said the “election has a very serious implication for the world and Nigeria in particular where youths are not given opportunity.

According to the release ” Weah as a man concerned about the poor condition of his people decided to assumed leadership of his country and the people accorded him their mandate.” The group added that youths through music, movies, arts and sports are redefining global cultural landscape hence the need for older generations to give them a chance.

YYC also stressed that virtues of dream, determination and persistence are ingredients to success which youths must emulate from the events of Liberia. The statement added that youths must not give up on their dreams as tenacity of character with high sense of purpose had always worked for dreamers.

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