The Yoruba Ni Colorado (YNC), an umbrella body for Yoruba indigenes residing in the U.S. state of Colorado, has reaffirmed its unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that “there is no vacancy in Aso Rock” ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The group made this declaration during a courtesy visit to the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday.
Led by its President, Dr. Adetola Obiwole, YNC noted that the visit was part of a broader humanitarian mission to Nigeria, which includes the deployment of a medical team to serve underserved communities across the country.
Dr. Obiwole seized the opportunity to call on the National Assembly to expedite constitutional reforms that would enable Nigerians in the diaspora to participate in the nation’s electoral process.
“We restate our unalloyed support for President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu,” Obiwole said. “We urge the National Assembly to accelerate the necessary legislation to ensure that diaspora voting becomes a reality.”
Also speaking at the event, YNC General Secretary, Prince George Sotade, expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership and stated that Nigerians in the diaspora, particularly those of Yoruba descent, remain firmly behind him.
“There is no vacancy in the Villa,” Sotade declared. “Those making moves ahead of 2027 are only energizing our base. The Yoruba community in the U.S. and other Nigerians abroad are solidly in support of Asiwaju. This visit is to publicly affirm that.”
In his remarks, the Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, praised the YNC for maintaining strong ties with Nigeria and for giving back through healthcare and advocacy.
“Too often, we hear of the few giving Nigerians a bad name abroad. But the majority, like members of YNC, are doing great things in their respective fields,” Yakasai said. “You have remained consistent in your support since 2023, and we deeply appreciate that.”
Yakasai also encouraged members of the diaspora to not only vote when possible but to mentor young professionals in Nigeria, especially in the health sector, to curb the rising trend of medical tourism.
“We need advanced mentorship programmes to build capacity locally and strengthen our health system,” he added.
The visit marks another effort by diaspora groups to engage with national stakeholders and advocate for inclusion in the democratic process through diaspora voting rights.
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