The pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has once again called for Nigeria’s restructuring and the immediate establishment of State Police to address the country’s growing insecurity. The call was made during its caucus meeting held on September 23, 2025, at the Akure residence of its leader, Chief Reuben Fasoranti, and presided over by Oba Olu Falae, Chairman of the Executive Committee.
Afenifere urged President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps by presenting a restructuring bill to the National Assembly, stressing that decentralised policing would bring security closer to the people and improve the fight against crime. The group lamented the increasing cases of insecurity in Kwara, Kogi, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Benue, Plateau, Niger and Katsina states, noting that federal security agencies alone cannot effectively handle the situation.
The organisation also expressed support for the National Security Adviser’s plan to empower local communities in security management and encouraged the adoption of advanced surveillance tools such as drones and CCTV cameras, alongside improved welfare for security personnel.
On agriculture, Afenifere restated its opposition to open grazing and called for strict enforcement of anti-open grazing laws across the Southwest. It urged collaboration between governments and private investors to establish modern ranching systems as a lasting solution to herder-farmer clashes.
While acknowledging some progress in the nation’s economy, the group insisted that more robust interventions are needed to stabilise the naira, reduce inflation, boost job creation, and ensure sustainable growth. It further demanded accelerated completion of major federal roads across Yorubaland, including the Ibadan–Ife–Ilesa–Akure, Ibadan–Oyo–Ogbomoso–Ilorin, Ibadan–Ijebu-Ode, and Ibadan–Abeokuta highways, while holding contractors accountable for delays.
Afenifere concluded by congratulating Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja on his enthronement as the Olubadan of Ibadanland, praying for his reign to bring peace and progress to Yorubaland.
