The founder and head of the Yoruba Self-Determination Struggle, Wale Adeniran also known as Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, has resigned from the organization due to accusations of fraud and embezzlement.
Adeniran said that he stepped aside “to allow a thorough investigation into the allegation of fraud levelled against him.” in a two minutes and 33 second video that was viewed on YouTube (Omoboriowo media).
But he urged anyone who could have information against him or who might have contributed to the group through him to come forward and make it public.
Adeniran said he resigned his membership from the IOOW with a view to “allowing thorough investigation, calling on Yoruba elders to set up a committee in that regard.
“I want to use this medium to step aside as Chairman of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, as member of Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, I step down as the participant in the Yoruba Nation struggle so as to allow for unfettered investigations of all these allegations.
“Because in all developed parts of the world, what they normally do is that, if there is an allegation against public office holder, he or she will step aside to allow thorough investigation, that’s what I’m doing right now.
“I thank you all, and whatever comes out after the investigation should be made public. There shouldn’t be secret there.
Adeniran said that ” They should publicise the outcome of the investigation because all Yoruba must know the truth about the fraud allegation involving the struggle.
