EMERGENCE OF THE TINUBU PRESIDENCY AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR YORUBA NATION AGITATION: A CONTEXTUAL APPRAISAL
Tolu Elizabeth Ifedayo, Azabagun, Haruna Able and Akinyemi Olabambo Evelyn
Volume 3 Issue 2
Abstract
The study offers a thorough contextual analysis of the Tinubu Presidency and its probable implications for the Yoruba nation's struggle. The rise to power of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a prominent political figure from Nigeria's south-west region, is a historic event with far-reaching implications for both national and regional dynamics. The study takes a multidisciplinary approach, merging political science, history, and sociology, to analyze the complex dynamics that led to Tinubu's rise to power and their impact on the Yoruba nation's political aspirations. The study begins by analyzing Bola Ahmed Tinubu's political trajectory, assessing his strategic relationships, ideological orientations, and policy ideas that led to his presidential bid. He was involved in coalition-building, both within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and across the Nigerian political landscape; this converged to catapult him to the forefront of national politics. The study assesses the impact of Tinubu's presidency on Yoruba aspirations for self-determination and regional autonomy. It explores potential changes in power relations, resource allocation, and policy priorities that may occur under his leadership, as well as how these changes may affect the Yoruba ethnic group's collective identity and socio-political trajectory. The study provides insights into the broader implications of Tinubu's presidency for Nigeria's federal structure and inter-ethnic relations. Finally, the study concludes with policy recommendations and strategic insights for parties interested in Nigeria's stability and prosperity. It makes recommendations for strengthening inclusive administration, resolving regional inequities, and ensuring that the Tinubu Presidency contributes positively to the broader national fabric while respecting Nigeria's ethnic communities' different ambitions. Keywords: Tinubu Presidency, Yoruba Nation, Regional Autonomy, Self-Determination, Inter-Ethnic Relations
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