The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) has denied any ties to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former Lagos Governor Bola Tinubu, or Ekiti Governor Kayode Fayemi.
Yinka Oguntimehin, the organization’s publicity secretary, stated that the organization was not a part of a “Mega Accord of 57 civil society groups rooting for the southwest presidential candidate.”
In a statement released on Monday, he said that individuals who mentioned the OPC during a meeting over the weekend were committing fraud.
According to the spokesman, the Aare Gani Adams-led group never stated that it was organizing for any politician or political party.
He insisted that the only way to tackle Nigeria’s dilemma is to restructure the country to allow areas to develop at their own speed, as was the case in the 1960 and 1963 constitutions.
“We are aware that when elections are approaching, some politicians usually use the OPC’s name to curry favours.
“There are some groups that are affiliates of political parties that usually make themselves available for politicians as at when due.”
Oguntimehin told the public that those masquerading as OPC members have no known ideals, programmes or activities.
“When anything happens in Yorubaland, you don’t hear their voices, except during elections or when they are paid to issue statements against us.
“Even if an angel emerges the president of this nation today, without restructuring, nothing will change for the better.
“Our position on the future of Nigeria is clearly stated in our belief in restructuring. That is why we root for regionalism as the best option for peace and stability.”
The statement warned persons and groups using the OPC to gain relevance or influence to stop or face appropriate actions.
