History has shown that when a people fail to defend their own, they invite a repeat of past humiliations. The Yoruba nation still remembers how Chief Obafemi Awolowo — one of the most visionary leaders Nigeria has produced — was betrayed from within. Those who aided his political enemies did not merely undermine a man; they undermined the collective strength and dignity of their people.
Today, a disturbing echo of that history is unfolding. Rauf Aregbesola, once a close ally of a Yoruba leader who moved mountains to make him politically relevant, is accused of joining hands with those determined to disgrace that same benefactor. It is not merely a political disagreement; it is an act that cuts to the heart of loyalty, gratitude, and communal interest.
This is not about blind allegiance to individuals, nor about silencing dissent. It is about the principle that no community can thrive if its members freely assist those intent on toppling their own without offering a clearly superior alternative. Unless anyone can convincingly argue that Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi would better serve Yoruba aspirations than the leader being targeted, such political realignments must be viewed for what they are — self-serving manoeuvres at the expense of the collective.
In Yorubaland, betrayal should not be normalised. To reward such actions is to encourage future generations to discard loyalty for convenience. Aregbesola’s case presents an opportunity for the Yoruba nation to send a clear message: opportunistic disloyalty will not be without consequence.
The lesson from history is simple — when betrayal is tolerated, unity is lost, and with it, political power. The Yoruba people cannot afford to make that mistake twice.
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