The Alliance for Yoruba Democratic Movements (AYDM) has raised concerns over what it describes as a deliberate attempt to “Islamise Nigeria.” The group highlighted that recent killings across the country have affected Christians, Yoruba, and Middle Belt Muslims, making them direct victims of ongoing violence.
In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Popoola Ajayi, and Publicity Secretary, Suleiman Sanusi, AYDM warned that a planned U.S. strike on terrorist bases in Nigeria could trigger new security threats in the South-West, as insurgents might flee from northern strongholds to southern regions. The group urged governors in the South-West, Kogi, and Kwara States to strengthen regional security networks and take precautionary measures.
AYDM criticised political figures opposing the U.S. operation, arguing that they had failed to address terrorism and corruption effectively. The organisation asserted that Nigeria lacks the power to stop the U.S. strike, and that the government should prepare for consequences while preserving the dignity of the Yoruba nation.
The group maintained that there is an open agenda to Islamise Nigeria, claiming that agents in Yorubaland pushing for Sharia law are part of this plot. It added that the Federal Government ignored repeated warnings until a “Trump tweet” drew global attention, stressing that Yoruba people must define their own strategy of response.
AYDM called for collaboration between South-West governors and Yoruba self-determination movements to enhance intelligence gathering, share data, and organise community defence to prevent extremist infiltration. The group warned that failure to act could lead to war or a peaceful breakup, likening Nigeria’s situation to the Soviet Union in 1991.
Finally, AYDM criticised politicians for focusing on elections while innocent lives are lost, and urged Yoruba leaders to prioritise safety and preserve regional stability amid rising tensions.
