The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba (D.R.Y.) has announced plans for a public event it describes as the One Million Freedom March, which the organizers say is intended to bring together supporters to express their views on Yoruba identity, cultural preservation, and self-determination.

According to the current leadership and Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba, the planned event follows the inauguration of its Provisional Government on 12 April 2024, during which His Excellency Mobolaji Olawale Akinola Omokore was sworn in as Provisional President and Head of the Provisional Government.

Leadership

According to the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba, His Excellency Mobolaji Olawale Akinola Omokore currently serves as Provisional President and Head of the Provisional Government following his inauguration on 12 April 2024.

Supporters of the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba describe Omokore as a central figure in the Republic’s recent development. They say he has remained committed to its stated objectives over several years and has continued to lead the Provisional Government despite changes in membership over time.

The Provisional Government also states that it has assembled a leadership team responsible for public communications, administration, diplomacy, and engagement with Yoruba communities at home and across the diaspora.

Organizers state that the march is intended to be peaceful and that its objectives include highlighting issues relating to Yoruba history, identity, governance, and cultural heritage.

The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba describes itself as representing Indigenous Yoruba people and says it seeks to promote cultural preservation, institutional development, education, economic advancement, and engagement with Yoruba communities around the world.

According to organizers, participants are expected from different parts of Yorubaland, as well as members of the global Yoruba diaspora.

The organizers say the event will also provide an opportunity to communicate the Republic’s stated vision for governance, development, youth empowerment, and cultural preservation.

Event Information

Event: One Million Freedom March
Organiser: Democratic Republic of the Yoruba (D.R.Y.)

Purpose (according to organisers): A public gathering relating to Yoruba identity, cultural preservation, and self-determination.

Further details regarding the date, venue, and programme will be announced by the Office of Public Communications of the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba.

About the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba

The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba states that its Provisional Government was inaugurated on 12 April 2024. It says its objectives include promoting Yoruba cultural heritage, institutional development, education, economic progress, and engagement with Yoruba communities both at home and across the diaspora.