YDV Urges Political Aspirants to Prioritize Yoruba Welfare

The Yoruba for Democratic Values (YDV), represented by Convener Debo Adeniran, has called on political aspirants in Yorubaland, particularly in the South-west region, to prioritize the interests, welfare, security, dignity, and aspirations of the Yoruba people in their political agendas. As political activities ramp up for the 2027 general elections, Adeniran stressed that seeking public office should be viewed as a commitment to serve the people rather than merely a quest for power.

The group insisted that ordinary citizens must be included in the governance process through mechanisms such as questionnaires, town hall meetings, and public hearings. YDV condemned the practice of stage-managed consultations and demanded that annual budgets reflect direct input from the populace.

Adeniran emphasized that elected representatives should act as a bridge between the government and the people, regularly reporting back to their constituents on government policies and initiatives.