THEMANDATE
Guardians of Yorùbá Destiny. Architects of Regional Renaissance.
The Historical Arc
A millennium-long journey from ancient kingdoms to modern political advocacy.
Oduduwa's Unification
Unification of the Ife crowns, marking the glorious era of Yorùbá civilization across West Africa.
Rise and Fall of Ọyọ Empire
The Oyo Empire becomes the largest Yorùbá state, then collapses causing major human displacement.
Ibadan Victory
Republican forces of Ibadan defeated Islamist Ilorin forces backed by Sokoto Caliphate, securing Yorùbá civilization.
The Reduction of Lagos
The start of the European cannibalization of Yorùbáland in West Africa, starting with the creation of the Lagos colony by imperial British forces via gunboat diplomacy.
Berlin West African Conference
European powers carve up Africa into colonies; intensifying the scramble for, partitioning of Yorùbáland into Ghana, Togo, Benin Republic, and Nigeria by European colonial powers and ultimately resulted in the division of the Yorùbáland region.
Kiriji Treaty
Historic treaty ending Yorùbá civil wars and establishing peace.
The Amalgamation
Forced union of Nigeria's regions begins new political challenges.
Awolọwọ's Renaissance
Western Region under Chief Obafemi Awolọwọ achieves Africa's first free education, television service, and industrial estates.
TYF PAC Emerges
Strategic response to existential threats and political marginalization.
The Manifesto
The Historical Imperative
The formation of TYF Political Action Committee emerges from the urgent demands of historical necessity. From the ancient unification under Oduduwa to modern political challenges, the Yorùbá people have continuously shaped their destiny.
"TYF PAC exists to reclaim that trajectory of excellence and cultural autonomy."
The Awolọwọ Legacy
Africa's Firsts
- Free Education: First in Africa to provide universal free primary education.
- Television Service: WNTV - First television station in Africa.
- Industrial Estates: First modern industrial complexes in Nigeria.
Progressive Governance
- Comprehensive healthcare initiatives.
- Agricultural modernization programs.
- Infrastructure development blueprint.
"The children of the poor must have the same educational opportunities as the children of the rich."
- Chief Obafemi Awolọwọ
The Civilizational Crossroads
Historical Challenges
- Colonization: Cultural disruption and political restructuring.
- Slavery Legacy: Diaspora connections and cultural resilience.
- Cohesive Identity: Maintaining Yorùbá unity across geographical boundaries.
- Transatlantic Ties: Cultural connections from the Americas to West Africa.
Our Strategic Response
- Organized political interest aggregation.
- Strategic power projection and advocacy.
- Cultural preservation and language revitalization.
- Building integrated economic and trade networks.
Sacred Principles
Security First
The primal covenant of governance is the protection of life and territory.
Heritage Preservation
Preserving the Yorùbá language, traditions, and cultural consciousness.
Regional Autonomy
Advocating for true federalism and regional resource control.
Unity & Cooperation
Building integrated trade networks and industrial cooperation across regions.
Join the Renaissance
This is more than politics. This is about securing the future of a civilization and reclaiming our legacy of excellence.