A long-time supporter of Hon. Akin Alabi, representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has raised strong objections following the lawmaker’s public endorsement of a controversial position allegedly championed by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma.
In a passionate open letter published on X (formerly Twitter), the individual—who identifies himself as Aare Kurunmi, an Ibadan indigene—accused Akin Alabi of betraying the Yoruba cause by aligning with what he described as “a satanic agenda” that seeks to erode indigenous land and identity rights in Yoruba communities.
> “I’ve been one of your biggest offline and online supporters for over 15 years. I voted for you in 2011, 2015, and came back from abroad to cast my vote for you in 2019 at my polling unit beside Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School, Olaogun, Ibadan,” the writer stated.
The author emphasized his deep ancestral roots in Egbeda, Ona Ara, Akinyele, and Ibadan North-East local governments, with a lineage that spans over 200 years. Drawing connections to Yoruba war heroes such as Aare Kurunmi Ajadi Iko of Ijaiye and the Balogun Ogboriefon family in Oranyan, he firmly asserted his standing as a true son of the soil.
> “Our city, Ibadan, was not handed to us on a platter—it was forged through war, sacrifice, and blood. My family shed blood during the Agbekoya uprising, especially my great uncle who died at Akanran in 1969, fighting for the rights of indigenous cocoa farmers.”
The outcry followed Hon. Alabi’s tweet aligning himself with a proposition allegedly backed by Governor Uzodinma—one that critics say promotes giving citizenship rights and political equality to non-indigenes after 10 years of residency, potentially at the expense of indigenous Yoruba identity.
The author questioned whether Hon. Alabi consulted with traditional stakeholders, community leaders, or even constituents in Gbada Village, Akanran, Oremeji, Ajia, Bolaji Village, and other areas of Ona Ara and Egbeda, before taking such a controversial public stance.
> “Would you go to the people of Mosopa, Orita Merin, and Olopo Meta and boldly tell them you’ll support a bill that gifts our ancestral rights to Igbos or Fulanis who have lived here for ten years? Would you still be offered sachet water afterwards?”
He warned against the creeping influence of federal politics, ethnic compromise, and “woke politics” aimed at pleasing Abuja elites at the expense of Yoruba heritage.
> “Our fathers paid with blood and iron to protect indigenous rights. No single lunatic in Abuja will be allowed to erase what our ancestors died for with the stroke of a pen.”
The message ended with a heartfelt warning not to break the trust that many young Yoruba progressives placed in Hon. Alabi’s political vision and generational leadership.
Why This Matters:
The controversy emerges amid a broader national debate on indigene-settler relations, citizenship rights, and ethnic equity in Nigeria. Proposals to redefine indigeneity, especially in urban and multi-ethnic states, are increasingly seen by some as veiled attempts to dilute local identities and override cultural autonomy.
This emotional outburst from a self-proclaimed Ibadan royal descendant signals rising grassroots frustration against perceived Yoruba marginalization in federal decision-making processes.
As the 2027 elections approach, observers note that decisions like Hon. Alabi’s may significantly shape the political future of young politicians in the Southwest.
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