John Okafor"I've been wooed by homosexuals" - Mr Ibu

Comic actor, John Okafor, more popular known as Mr. Ibu, has earned his place in Nigerian comedy film.

Famous for how he has redefined hilarious imbecility, Mr Ibu arguably one of the most successful comedians in recent times.

READ MORE: Mr Ibu redefines hilarious imbecility wearing schoolgirl uniform

He recently had an interview with Vanguard where he talked about his career, personal life, among other things.

How do you prepare yourself before going on set?
There is no preparation; it’s an in-built thing. I love acting, and interpretation of characters given to me doesn’t really take me time to do. Straight ahead, I read and interpret my characters and I enjoy it so much. Acting is so sweet.

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How did you really come about the name Ibu?

Ibu has been my name from childhood. My grandfather bore the name too and I took after him because as I was growing up, they used to call me all his names. On how I got the name in a movie, somebody was actually writing a script that I was going to act in. He was using my name as a character in it and at the end of the day, they titled the film ‘John Ibu Okafor.’ It took me time to change it from Mr. John Ibu to John Okafor; later I left it as Mr. Ibu.

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What has been your most embarrassing moment?
Not really on stage, but on the road when I drive into my fans and they demand I should come down from the vehicle which I normally do. But the irony is that some people hate me. One day, I came down from the vehicle acknowledging cheers from my fans and shaking hands with them. Meanwhile, somebody was busy knocking my head from the back and whenever I look back to see who it was, I will see everybody smiling and laughing with me.  Before I know it, another person will hit me with another heavy knock again. I felt a lot of pains but I decided to bear it because they are my fans. However, I don’t blame them because I caused it with the way I interpret my roles in films; It overwhelms them, so they feel the only way to appreciate me is to hit me and to keep liking me.

You’ve worked with a lot of actors; which of them do you have the best chemistry with?
A whole lot of them, because each time I have anyone of them on set with me, I see it like a challenge because I bring people up and parley with them. I don’t go about with any airs; everybody is equal to me, so each time we’re together on set, they act well and I love all of them.

And is there anybody you’d like to act with that you’ve not had the opportunity of being on set with?
Hmmm, I have worked together with all of them, or let me say almost all of them.

What are you working on presently?
Now, I’m working on Ibu Runs Mad in America. It’s about madness all through. I had to go nude completely; I put off all my cloth and I had to use powder to deceive people so that they will not know but it was all fun. It’s a very hilarious movie, but there are some serious lessons attached to it. There are also lots of big actors in the movie including white men and women. Part of it was shot in Dallas, Bronx and Queens in New York, and Philadelphia all in the United States of America.

You have often played romantic roles which may entail kissing and smooching female actors. How does your wife react to this?
She is an artiste too; if people kiss her, will I kill her? If she kisses, I kiss, so we both kiss.

Is any of your children taking after you?
Yes, my first son is showing interest in acting but I’m trying to push him away though he is insisting he’s going to act. He is married now with two kids, so I am a grandfather.

You don’t look like a grandfather, what’s the secret of your looks?
I’m always happy. I believe that you should leave behind whatever problem that is hanging you up; enjoy yourself, and smile with people. Laughter is the solution to lots of problems; enjoy yourself and feel free.

Can you recall your saddest moment?
The only time I felt bad was watching my mum die. I was standing watching her leave us; that moment was so tough for me because I loved her so much. She left me with a lot of orientation like beating a woman is a sin; and that any man who beats a woman will go to hell. I held on to that word until I got mature and that orientation is still in me and my siblings; I’ve never raised my hands on a woman.

What will you consider the high point of your career?
Do I really have a high point? Everything is a high point for me; the sky is my limit. In fact, the sky is the beginning because I want to go higher and train so many people, and carry them along; both boys and girls. That is what I enjoy doing.

What about the lowest point of your career?
The lowest moment in my career is going for an award and nothing was given to me. Sometimes, they gave me plaque and no money is attached to it. I’m tired of packing ‘sticks’ at home with nothing attached to it. It pains me a lot, so I’ve decided to only go for awards that are really worth it. But if it is just any award, I can send my manager or anybody else to go and collect the stick on my behalf.

Does acting pay all your bills?
Yes, definitely; acting pays all my bills. I love acting so much; it has made me who I am today and I thank God.

Do you have any regrets?
Sometimes, people think I am not lettered because of the kind of language I speak, the way I dress, and my reaction to things in films. They see me as a mumu (fool), and I say yes to it, that I’m a mumu. But I attended elementary school; I didn’t attend primary school because in my time, there were no primary schools. From elementary school which stopped in 1974, I went to secondary school in Sapele. After that, I went to Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu for my tertiary education. I did part-time there because my father died early so there was nobody to train us. We were all feeding from hand to mouth. Having known that education is a priority; and that one cannot do anything without education, I was bent on making sure that I was educated to a level that was at least equal to my mates. But at a time, I stopped and then picked up again. That was how I actually trained myself.

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Have you ever faced sexual harassment?
If you go to my page on Facebook, I fight vehemently against homosexuals; both gays and lesbians because these are viruses in the industry that kill the spirit. It is not good at all. There is no harassment as I speak to you; the harassment is within same sexes. Men harass themselves, and women harass themselves, so they are wonderfully preparing themselves for the devil, and I tell you, they will all go to hell.

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Have you ever been wooed by a homosexual?
(Shouts). Several times, and the man that approached me will never come close to me again in his life because I humiliated him publicly. I called him out, and shouted his name everywhere. Besides, if it was by looks, nobody would approach me because I’m not fine.

What would you like to say to your fans?
What I’m trying to tell my fans is, if you know what is your destiny, follow it up. Do not go into things because people are doing it; ask questions before you do anything. Don’t delve into any business you don’t know anything about; acting is so sweet but if you don’t know anything about it, just leave it. I hate it when people pay money to be given roles in movies. Why should you pay money to be given what you don’t know how to do, then people who can do it are not working; that is stealing.

ICC urges India to arrest Sudan’s al-Bashir

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has urged India to arrest and hand over Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir, who is wanted on genocide charges and expected to participate in the ongoing Africa-India Summit. Bashir is accused of masterminding war crimes in his campaign to crush a revolt in Sudan’s western Darfur region, a move that led the ICC to issue warrants for his arrest in 2009 and 2010.
Along with at least 40 other African leaders, the 71-year-old president is expected to arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the Summit aimed at boosting trade and investment between the two regions. ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda told newsmen that even though India is not an ICC signatory, it should act as a UN Security Council resolution had lifted Bashir’s immunity under international law and urged all states to fully cooperate with the ICC.
“As states ponder over such matters, it is fundamentally important not to forget the victims who deserve justice for the unimaginable atrocities they have suffered,” Bensouda’s said late Monday. “By arresting and surrendering ICC suspects, India can contribute to the important goal of ending impunity for the world’s worst crimes.” She added. Indian officials were not immediately available for comment, but Foreign Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup, when asked the country’s position, told newsmen that “India is fully compliant with its international legal obligations.”
This is not the first time the ICC has asked a foreign government to arrest and hand over Bashir. South Africa, which is a signatory to the ICC and obliged to implement warrants from the court, was criticised in June for allowing Bashir to leave an AU summit, defying a ruling by its own court ordering his detention. Sudan has previously accused the ICC of being a political tool to target African leaders.
As the body had indicted Laurent Gbagbo, former president of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, and Muammar Gaddafi, the late leader of Libya on war crime. But Amnesty International India said the two warrants against Bashir charged him with criminal responsibility on 10 counts, including murder, torture and rape, and appealed to India to detain the Sudanese president.
“As a country which aspires to a more prominent global position, India must not turn a blind eye to these charges,” “The Indian government must show true leadership by helping bring Omar al-Bashir to trial.” India is the second largest exporter to Sudan after China, selling everything from chemicals, pharmaceuticals and machinery to iron and steel- Several Indian oil, gas and construction firms operate in Sudan.
According to data from India’s foreign ministry total bilateral trade between India and Sudan surged to 1.4 billion dollars in 2014 from 327 million dollars in 2005/06.

300 houses submerged, as River Benue overflows its banks

MAKURDI—A sudden surge in the water level of River Benue has left over 300 houses and huts submerged, with many families rendered homeless in Makurdi, the state capital.
The unexpected flood, which also swept away property and valuables worth millions of Naira, may have created a major humanitarian crisis in the town and it’s environs.
Among the worst hit areas are Wurukum, Wadata Rice Mill, Agboughoul, Kutcha Utebe and Gydo Villa area settlements, while all the buildings that are less than 500 meters from the shore of the river and those directly behind the New Garage Road are also facing the prospect of going under the fast rising river.
One of the victims and resident of Wadata Rice Mill settlement, John Agboyi, said residents of the area were taken aback by the unanticipated flood.
“Its strange, we went to bed last night, only to wake up this morning to discover that flood water has overtaken our homes and neighbourhood, all we did was to battle to rescue some of our property from the fast rising flood water,” he said.
At Kutcha Utebe where families were seen moving their property from their homes, a resident, Terhile Fidelis, said the flood washed away most of his property before he could mobilize enough support and help to move them away.
He said: “My worry is that I do not have anywhere to go to with my family at the moment. I just can’t understand why this sudden rise in water levels cannot be adequately tackled by the government.”
Efforts to reach the Commissioner for Water Resources and Environment, Mr. Nick Wende, on the issue failed as he did not pick his calls nor reply to the message sent to his phone.

I miss Don Jazzy, Wande Coal cries out

Oluwatobi Wande Ojosipe a.k.a Wande Coal is one youngster who was instrumental in encouraging the likes of Davido and Wizkid to pursue their passion for music. The social media went agog earlier this month when he announced the release of his sophomore album. Fondly called Black diamond, the former Mohits/Mavin artiste opens up on why it took him six years to release another album, why he avoided the media, missing Don Jazzy and the joy of fatherhood.
It took you six years to release another album; What happened?
I was with Mohits and the company dissolved in 2011, then, I was left alone to choose where to go. Either to go with Dbanj or Don Jazzy. I just moved with Don  Jazzy  because we  had bonded, It’s not that I didn’t like Dbanj but I just had to move with Don Jazzy because he is a producer and I am a singer. I moved with Don Jazzy without no contract . It was based on love and I had no contract. At some point I wanted to be in charge of my own creativity and have my own personal growth .I have been working with Don Jazzy for a while and I wanted to give other people the opportunity to produce my music. It takes time. I left Don Jazzy in 2013 and we were already working on my second album, which was almost done. But at the end of the day with business, you disagree and agree. It just didn’t work out .That is why I had to start all over again .Songs like Rotate are no longer on the album. I had to start all over again creating new songs, getting a new producer that is why it took this long.
How was it for you transitioning from a known record label to becoming an independent artiste?
Nothing good comes easy; we have to keep working. A lot of people said my career has declined. All these things motivate me. I like good criticisms. I met Don Jazzy in 2006; they didn’t sign me until 2010. I have been working all that time, writing songs. It wasn’t too hard, but I just needed sometime to create my own sound. New producers are coming up and I decided to give them a chance. The song I did in Ghana with R2bees became a hit, but it wasn’t Don Jazzy that produced it. Don Jazzy doesn’t have a problem with that. People like Wizkid and Davido, I practically influenced them, telling them this is how to go about it. People must grow, table must turn, and people must change. I don’t want to be stereotyped with my sound. I don’t want people to feel that if I don’t have Don Jazzy, I cannot make it.

Why should everyone get this album?
I feel like the album covers all demographics. My last album covers songs for mamas, papas and young people. This album is just my own creativity and personal growth from over the years. I think it’s a must-get album. I spoke about different things. I spoke in my dialect, I spoke in pidgin, I spoke in English. I focused on different topics for each song in the album. It’s going to be a great album. I have been planning to work with 2face for a while now and everybody has been expecting Wande Coal and 2face to work together. I have always been putting out good music everybody knows me for that. Eight producers worked on this album and unfortunately Don Jazzy wasn’t one of them.
Why didn’t you work with any of your former label mates in the new album?
First of all, I will have to say that Dbanj, Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, D’Prince and Dr Sid are one big family. We are all brothers. I am sure that you have brothers at home that at some point you argue over things. We are still family because of the training and the hardwork we have been through and all the time we have shared together. I just felt like  I have worked with them a lot of times so it’s better to give other people chances. In the future we can do something by the grace of God.
Why are you avoiding the media?
I am not running away from the media, I just felt that at that time, I needed to create my own self again. This is me right now, Black Diamond. I had to give myself some time. Like I said earlier, we had already done the album and I had to start all over again. Every time I am called to grant interviews I would say : “What do you want me to say, If I get there now and I am asked where is your album”?  That is why I took my time to work on the album, got a good team, got everything structured and now I am here. I am not running away from the media anymore.
What inspired the title of the album Wanted?
Everywhere I go people ask me for the album in spite of the fact that I have released a couple of singles. Even my mum asked for the album. She wants to listen to songs that will motivate her and motivate her friends. So I just got the title Wanted just like that
Do you think your sophomore album will surpass Mushin to Mohits?
I will say all glory to God for getting me out there. It’s a case of two magical people coming out to create a magical sound. It’s not by one man, it’s by God. A lot of people expect a lot from me because of the standard of the previous album. I created the new album just like the old one, the difference is that my fans will get to see the better me. The debut album was all about the young Wande. My new album is focused on experiences I have gathered from that time of Mushin to Mohits, to this time
When last did you visit Mushin?
Mushin will always be my home. From 12 in the midnight I can just drive to Mushin. My grandma always opens the door. All I need do is just to call my friends that I am around. It’s something I do regularly. My grandma is from Mushin; my mum lives in Mushin. My maternal family is from Mushin. I grew up with my grandma. She practically paid my school fees. I owe it to her,without her, I won’t be able to associate with Mushin
Do you charge for collabos?
You have to be good. I don’t charge for collabos. Why I featured in My woman My everything is because it’s a good song.
A lot of people believe that though the song belongs to Patoraking, you have promoted it more?
I didn’t make the song my own, that is why I dropped Ashimapeyin. Ashimapeyin is my own song. Collabos help you get into new dimensions as an artiste
Many people would argue that you got the concept from KWAM 1…..
(Cuts in) That is our father. He is our legend. It’s allowed once in a while to go back in time and look into the future.
Do you miss Don Jazzy?
There are no two ways about it, I miss Don Jazzy. When we are in the studio we make ourselves laugh that is what people hardly know. Hopefully, we can work together sometime in the future. There is no beef
Are you open to having collabos with your former label mates?
I am open to having collabos with them. There is no ‘beef’ between us. It’s about having a common ground to make good music.
Are you ever envious of the likes of Korede Bello, Reekado Banks and Dija?
I said you have to give people chances. I have been in their shoes. I am not envious of them, I have been Korede Bello, Dija , Reekado Banks and I have grown past that. I have grown to a level where I need to create my own thing. I feel like they are with the best producer and we should learn from it.
A lot of artistes are resorting to skin bleaching, would you do that anytime soon?
I don’t want to bleach, trust me I like my colour like this
What is your opinion about nudity in music videos?
I don’t think you have to be nude to do a music video. I don’t think nudity should define a music video
What will you say about fatherhood?
Fatherhood has been good to me. My child is seven years old. It was part of the reasons why I had to be out of circulation. I had to take care of my child.
Do you still intend to get married?
By the grace of God
Are you considering getting married to your baby mama?
If God says so; I am leaving that in God’s hands. I am a single dad for now. I love my son, he is smart and brilliant. I am happy. It has taught me to be responsible basically.
How many tracks do you have in your new album?
I have 18 tracks.
Don’t you think that will make you sound monotonous?
I didn’t repeat any beat, sound or lyrics in all the 18 tracks. It won’t sound monotonous.
What do you wish you had done differently?
I wish I had done the things I know now. I did everything based on love back in the days which I think I shouldn’t have done . I didn’t separate business from friendship. Every little thing in life teaches you a lesson
What has music not done for you?
Music is everything to me. I won’t say it hasn’t done anything for me. I won’t be here without my music. The press won’t be here if I have no music. Music brought me out there.
How long did it take you to work on this album?
It took me two years. I had to start all over again.
What is your take on the beef between Wizkid and Davido?
I have been blessed by their music. The only person I can say we have been through a lot together will be Wizkid. Nobody can blame Wizkid for who he is. He has learnt and I think he is a great kid. I love him to death. He is my brother. We bonded .With Davido; I think he is a great artiste and doing his own thing

Olamide, Phyno, round off Made of Black campaign in Benin, Port Harcourt

Last weekend, the Guinness made of black train berthed in Benin-City, after delivering amazing experiences to consumers in Enugu, Lagos and Port Harcourt. In its continuous bid to discover and celebrate some of Nigeria’s unsung heroes, the Guinness team has travelled across different cities in Nigeria for an exceptional celebration of outstanding Made of Black Heroes.
The Port Harcourt party which held at Cubana lounge hosted the heroes to a special evening which saw a large turnout of fans and Guinness lovers who trooped out en masse to celebrate their city winners following several weeks of nomination.
It was a unique style of celebration in Port Harcourt as the made of black Ambassadors; Olamide and Phyno took to the streets to pay surprise visits to the Made of Black Heroes in their neighbourhoods. After the visit, the heroes joined Olamide and Phyno in a live radio interview on popular Wazobia FM to share their inspiring stories.
The Port Harcourt heroes are Goodluck Uchendu,a philanthropist, who has given a lot to the society, Kenny Oziri aka Mr. Wet paint, Imotar, ID Robert, Kingsley Nnah, Ufuoma Egbamuno, DJ Deeflex, Eng Billy Eugene, Adekunle Tijani and Stanley Sylvester. Their unique stories are a clear demonstration of the black attitude.
In Benin, the Made of Black party gathered massive crowd as fun-seeking residents of the ancient city came out in their large numbers to party with Guinness. The crowd thronged Naomi Garden Benin City, to identify with their heroes, together with the made of black ambassadors to enjoy the full swing of the party.
The Benin heroes nominated were: Osagie Irhue, Rosemary Kahain, Phynix Lee Banks, Sandra Onwualu, Bonaventure Anyanwu, Mrs. Tonia Babaobi, Steven Odih, Jedeye, Amakhian Best, Philtown. Theirs were tales of remarkable contributions and whole-hearted sacrifice from selfless people who have contributed to improving and impacting the lives of other people in their communities, an attribute for only the people who are truly Made of Black. 

Cynthia Morgan reveals her celebrity crush

Everybody has somebody they fantasized about in their secret world of dreams. Sometimes, it may be so embarrassing one may not even want to come to terms with the yearnings. Even celebrities are not off the hook in this regard. As people wish these celebrities live in their secret worlds, these celebrities also have people they play fantasy with in their own secret world too.
So, with many like her, our dancehall queen of reggae, Cynthia Morgan also has her crush and it’s another celebrity that sings like her.
In a recent chat with Potpourri she revealed the person. “My celebrity crush? That will be Davido, because for me he is hardworking. Over the years he has been able to prove himself that he is talented     and not all about being a rich kid and I think he is cute too” she declares. But would she go out with him if and when Davido asks her out
“Cool, but because I am crushing on him doesn’t mean I want to have a relationship with him. But if he says: ’Oh my God! I love you.’ We can work something out” she says. Recall that the dancehall star has a thing in her crying out to Burna Boy as well.

Music meets Runway set for its 5th Edition

Music Meets Runway (MMR) is back and the 5th edition is to take place on Tuesday, 22nd of December, 2015 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos Nigeria.

Run by Le Reve Events, the annual celebration fuses the best of fashion and music in Africa, bringing together some of Africa’s finest creative artists, showcasing their talents to a huge audience.

This year’s Five-Star Special Edition show will celebrate MMR’s fifth anniversary and its contribution to the fashion and music industries, as well as the official launch of the MMR Foundation – “Empowering Lives” and the introduction of the MMR Recognition Awards, which will honour excellence in crafts.

Since 2011, MMR has featured fashion designers such as Deola Sagoe, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi, Ituen Basi, Tsemaye Binitie, Mai Atafo and much more. Some of the music artists who have performed on the stage include Wizkid, Davido, D’banj, Femi Kuti, Tuface, Tiwa Savage, among many others. This year’s designers and musicians (to be announced in November) will be performing to a bigger audience than ever before.

The MMR Foundation has been in existence since 2011 and its aim is to support and empower emerging talent across the arts. The mission statement for the MMR Foundation is “Empowering Lives’’, which is done through providing young entrepreneurs start-up capital or giving them an opportunity to break into the international market.

Past sponsors of the MMR event have included G.H. Mumm Champagne, Ciroc, Samsung, Mastercard, Le Reve Pieces – Jewellery, Union Bank, MTV Base, Spice TV, 99.9 Beat FM, Mud Makeup, Zaron Cosmetics and many others. The event provides an ideal opportunity for companies to effectively target their market and position their brand.

MMR offers various sponsorship deals for companies, allowing them to reach people working in the fashion and music sectors, as well as the wider business community and create an association between their product and their customers whilst having a great time.

Jennifer Olize, founder and creative director of MMR, said: “We’re so excited about this year’s Music Meets Runway event, which promises to be bigger, and more glamorous than ever before. We’ll be announcing the line-up in the weeks to come, we have very interesting elements to the event this year, so I’d urge companies and individuals to get involved and get prepared for THE event of the year”

FULANI HERDSMEN: Afenifere fires back at Kwankwaso

Senator Kwakwanso had said over the weekend that “the issue of conflict between the farmers and Fulani herdsmen is not common to the South west alone. It is not even common to Nigeria. It is all over the sub region.

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In a statement, Afenifere’s publicity secretary, Mr. Yinka Odumakin said “In a replay of the sordid episode of 2000 when Arewa leaders rudely stormed the office of then Oyo state governor, Alhaji Lam Adesina on behalf of nomadic cattle rearers, former Kano state governor and serving Senator, Rabiu Kwakwanso came with verbal daggers to the same city at the weekend asking the age mates of his father to “shut up.”
According to him, it is another sad day for the clash of civilizations within the Lugard cage when a man who has occupied all the offices Kwakwanso has held, opens his mouth in a people’s domain and all he vomits make listeners to confuse him with a herdsman or Boko Haram chieftain.”
The statement reads: “Kwankwaso’s grouse with Yoruba leaders was our call for an end to the criminal activities of Fulani herdsmen in the region at the recent summit in Ibadan and that the Yoruba nation may reconsider its place in a union that could not protect us and would not allow us to protect ourselves if we did not see any sign to restructure Nigeria into a proper federation.
“The declaration is not anywhere near the statement of Gen Yakubu Gowon on August 3 1966: “there is no basis for Nigerian unity, which has been so badly rocked, not only once but several times.” or the theme of the North’s revenge coup of July 29,1967 titled ARABA, an Hausa word meaning “let us divide it”.
In addition, Afenifere said “In all his ramblings in Ibadan, Kwakwanso did not condemn the abduction of Chief Olu Falae, the killing of innocent farmers, raping of women and destruction of crops and farmlands in the course of the grazing activities of Fulani herdsmen. He only tacitly justified their activities by offering excuses for their criminal conducts.”
“The issue that we are talking about, education is very important. If all Fulani are given opportunity to go to school, I don’t think they will risk their lives and their animals going into the bush, where there are reptiles. I think the key thing is education.
“Kwakwanso wants Yoruba “understanding of the situation” while his kinsmen continue to draw their blood, violating their women and destroying their farmlands until Mallam decides to give them education may be when we celebrate another centenary.
“The double speak of Kwakwanso is galling as he was a few months ago celebrating the hordes of Almajiris in the north as a positive development that provides a demography that could easily be herded for electoral process.
“Rabiu Kwakwanso in an interview he granted Vanguard Newspaper on April 26,2015, lambasted the wife of former President of Nigeria for “insulting” the north over the menace of Almajiri children which he considered a thing of ‘pride,’ saying, “Look at what the wife of the President said about us-northerners. She was just castigating the North almost at every opportunity. You cannot insult us and think that you can get away with it. This democracy is a game of numbers, and that is why we went back and put almajiris together to get about two million votes.
“The issue of almajiris have been opened to abuse in this country and turned into insults for us. Almajiri here is a positive word but the way they see it is that we are beggars, that we produce so many children that we cannot take care of, and that is what the First Lady was saying and we kept quiet because we had our own way of answering her and we did exactly that on the 28th of March.”
“Kwankwanso further said that the Fulani should be given the opportunity to go to school as if the Yoruba were the ones who denied them such opportunity in almost 40 years that the north has held power since independence.
“With the uncouth, rude and insensitive remarks of Kwankwaso and his ilk in the North which are like pouring salt on injury, it is coming clear to us that there may be a grand agenda with the activities of the Fulani herdsmen either as an advance party of Boko Haram into our territory or an expansionist project.
“The Yoruba leaders therefore stand by every word in the Ibadan declaration,” said Odumakin.