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Yoruba Group Decries ‘Ethnic Harassment’ Of LASU Lecturer Over Facebook Marriage Post, Alleges South-East Domineering Agenda

A prominent Yoruba socio-cultural group, Igbimo Omo Yoruba, has raised alarm over what it described as a disturbing wave of ethnic intolerance and cyberbullying targeting Dr. Adeyinka Olarinmoye, a lecturer at Lagos State University (LASU), following her Facebook post expressing a preference for her children to marry within the Yoruba ethnic group.

In a statement issued on Saturday by its convener, Adedamola Adetayo, the group condemned the online attacks against Dr. Olarinmoye—popularly known as Iyalode Adeyinka Bello—accusing a “new generation of Ibo people” of orchestrating what it called a “coordinated campaign of ethnic harassment and media mobbing.”

The controversy began on Wednesday, May 21, when Dr. Olarinmoye reacted to Afrobeat singer Davido’s comments about his Igbo ancestry by writing on her Facebook page: "I would ensure my kids marry Yoruba."

While her ers described the statement as innocuous, critics online swiftly accused her of ethnic bias.

According to Igbimo Omo Yoruba, the backlash intensified when her words were allegedly misrepresented as: "An Ibo man marrying my daughters cannot happen at all."

The group claimed this distortion fuelled an online smear campaign marked by insults, threats, and attempts to damage her professional reputation.

“These attacks are not only unjust but deeply calculated to emotionally and psychologically damage Dr. Olarinmoye,” Adetayo stated.

“We will rise to defend her rights and by extension, the rights of all Yoruba people to freely express themselves.”

The group further alleged that the smear campaign was politically motivated, linking it to Dr. Olarinmoye’s past criticism of the Obidient Movement and her for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

It claimed the attacks were orchestrated by individuals sympathetic to the Labour Party and its presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi.

Igbimo Omo Yoruba also made broader accusations, alleging an ongoing “Zionist agenda” by unnamed Igbo individuals to politically and culturally dominate Lagos and other parts of Yorubaland.

It warned that continued provocation would not be tolerated, promising a “swift and far-reaching” response if any harm came to Dr. Olarinmoye or other Yoruba citizens.

The group called on Yoruba state governments and traditional leaders to take proactive measures to protect their people from cyber harassment and what they described as “cultural encroachment.”

Dr. Olarinmoye, who has reported the matter to security agencies, has yet to make a public statement since the incident went viral.

Cyberbullying and the manipulation of online narratives remain major concerns in Nigeria’s digital space, especially as ethnic and political tensions continue to flare in the aftermath of recent national elections.Nigerian cultural tours

Under Section 24 of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act, 2015, cyberstalking and online harassment are criminal offences punishable under Nigerian law.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/06/01/yoruba-group-decries-ethnic-harassment-lasu-lecturer-over-facebook-marriage-post-alleges

With approximately 371 tribes in Nigeria, only a tribe triggered Na by force to marry outsider ni?

This people can't take half of what they give to others.




The only tribe out of over 200 tribes in Nigeria that claims to be accommodating others as if their people don't full other regions.

I will ensure my children marry Yoruba, anyone who doesn't like it can jump into the lagoon. What is wrong with people these days?
Did anyone make a fuss about Davido claiming to have Ibo blood?

Do you think davido can win governor of Osun state in the future?

Davido has triggered some of his people recently.

Out of the over 300 tribes in Nigeria, only one tribe has issues with her statement.

She did not even mention a tribe name but only them came for her, to the extent of even sending threats to her WhatsApp.

Na petty issue. Let the matter rest

madridguy:
With approximately 371 tribes in Nigeria, only a tribe triggered Na by force to marry outsider ni?

Slytiger:
Out of the over 300 tribes in Nigeria, only one tribe has issues with her statement.

She did not even mention a tribe name but only them came for her, to the extent of even sending threats to her WhatsApp.

una just like forming saint after causing trouble, na wa oh, na only una de Nigeria self? Lol


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The controversy began on Wednesday, May 21, when Dr. Olarinmoye reacted to Afrobeat singer Davido’s comments about his Igbo ancestry by writing on her Facebook page: "I would ensure my kids marry Yoruba."


Out of the 371 tribes you claim are in Nigeria, Davido said he came from the Igbo tribe as his mother happens to come from Anambra state and that was when the razz lecturer ed that her children must marry only Yoruba, what does that mean? It's a direct attack on the tribe Davido identified with, stop pretending or twisting facts.


You know why she said that but as usual, you guys are very good at pretence and treachery.



And listen, she making sure her children marry only Yoruba is her choice but coming online on a post where a famous music star identified with his mother's tribe to say such thing makes that woman a very despicable human being, it was an obvious attack on Igbo tribe Davido identified with, so whatever criticisms she got she fully deserved it

madridguy:
With approximately 371 tribes in Nigeria, only a tribe triggered Na by force to marry outsider ni?

Same tribe are the one that celebrates when they marry someone from the Yoruba tribe

Petty and invaluable issue to discuss

I them jubilating up and down when Gov. Sanwo-Olu's daughter marry... Trying to attach the guy with themselves.

Slytiger:

Same tribe are the one that celebrates when they marry someone from the Yoruba tribe

The lecture is a core conservative and her statement has nothing to do with Davido. She never attacked Davido on his page rather than making her own statement on her facebook page.

Now go and read your sisters and brothers attacking her.

franchasng:



Out of the 371 tribes you claim are in Nigeria, Davido said he came from the Igbo tribe as his mother happens to come from Anambra state and that was when the razz lecturer ed that her children must marry only Yoruba, what does that mean? It's a direct attack on the tribe Davido identified with, stop pretending or twisting facts.


You know why she said that but as usual, you guys are very good at pretence and treachery.



And listen, she making sure her children marry only Yoruba is her choice but coming online on a post where a famous music star identified with his mother's tribe to say such thing makes that woman a very despicable human being, it was an obvious attack on Igbo tribe Davido identified with, so whatever criticisms she got she fully deserved it

The DSS need to up their game.. let them fish all those harassing the woman out before Yorubas will start taking law into their hands.
This is serious threat and danger rearing its head right under our nostrils. The mistakes of older generation Yorubas must not be repeated again.
Everyone should know their boundaries.

A harmless statement that her kids will marry Yoruba shouldn't be a threat to any alien except they have hidden agenda for Yorubaland and her people.

The lecturer called for what is happening to her... Sh knows the trend if the Davido topic is about a fan frowning at davido for marrying and association with igbos... So davido shut the fan up by saying he is Igbo by blood..

Now this woman reed the argument and now claim it's an innocent statement.. see, u dnt go to the north and do religious argument in the public garage.. if u are christian except u want to die...

Sh know the atmosphere is already tensed and waded in in condemnation big davido... ND still expecting those ing davido to keep quiet .. abeg sh deserve and called for what sh got

franchasng:



Out of the 371 tribes you claim are in Nigeria, Davido said he came from the Igbo tribe as his mother happens to come from Anambra state and that was when the razz lecturer ed that her children must marry only Yoruba, what does that mean? It's a direct attack on the tribe Davido identified with, stop pretending or twisting facts.


You know why she said that but as usual, you guys are very good at pretence and treachery.



And listen, she making sure her children marry only Yoruba is her choice but coming online on a post where a famous music star identified with his mother's tribe to say such thing makes that woman a very despicable human being, it was an obvious attack on Igbo tribe Davido identified with, so whatever criticisms she got she fully deserved it

davidos mother is from edo browse it and come back

franchasng:



Out of the 371 tribes you claim are in Nigeria, Davido said he came from the Igbo tribe as his mother happens to come from Anambra state and that was when the razz lecturer ed that her children must marry only Yoruba, what does that mean? It's a direct attack on the tribe Davido identified with, stop pretending or twisting facts.


You know why she said that but as usual, you guys are very good at pretence and treachery.



And listen, she making sure her children marry only Yoruba is her choice but coming online on a post where a famous music star identified with his mother's tribe to say such thing makes that woman a very despicable human being, it was an obvious attack on Igbo tribe Davido identified with, so whatever criticisms she got she fully deserved it

go n read very well


She didn't reply to davido but made her post independently but only Ibos replied.

Oga y now, na only Una dey Nigeria?

Y b say na only u everytime?

U better check yourself and your excesses cos no time now u will start saying everyone hates u

bigpicture001:
The lecturer called for what is happening to her... Sh knows the trend if the Davido topic is about a fan frowning at davido for marrying and association with igbos... So davido shut the fan up by saying he is Igbo by blood..

Now this woman reed the argument and now claim it's an innocent statement.. see, u dnt go to the north and do religious argument in the public garage.. if u are christian except u want to die...

Sh know the atmosphere is already tensed and waded in in condemnation big davido... ND still expecting those ing davido to keep quiet .. abeg sh deserve and called for what sh got

oga she made an independent post from what davido posted.

U people n ing bad things cos he's your kinsmen, don't worry Wetin u people dey find Una go see am.

Both the woman and the Igbo guys that replied her are just petty.

Why all these unnecesary tribal fight?

You want all your children to marry yoruba, and so who asked you?. Why not keep it to yourself instead of generating division and trouble with it

The ones replying her are jobless as well

Headless mob.
Typically.

DEROX:
davidos mother is from edo browse it and come back

So you know Davido's mother more than Davido know her mother?

Davido confirmed it himself, before I also thought the mom was from Edo.

Davido even said her mom advised her to always be close her people if he wants to go far in life.

I hope you also know that Davido's paternal grandmother is Igbo from Enugu state?

Factcheck0001:
oga she made an independent post from what davido posted.

U people n ing bad things cos he's your kinsmen, don't worry Wetin u people dey find Una go see am.

How is the post independent... Abi u no know wetin independent means... Her post didn't come as a result of any earlier argument..? Abeg calm down in ing evil

Factcheck0001:
go n read very well


She didn't reply to davido but made her post independently but only Ibos replied.

Oga y now, na only Una dey Nigeria?

Y b say na only u everytime?

U better check yourself and your excesses cos no time now u will start saying everyone hates u

Please post the link to her so called Facebook post let me go and read it and see.


She must have said something that triggered the responses she got, people aren't mad na.

Post link to her post let's take a look

madridguy:
The lecture is a core conservative and her statement has nothing to do with Davido. She never attacked Davido on his page rather than making her own statement on her facebook page.

Now go and read your sisters and brothers attacking her.

The gravest misfortune that can befall a person is to knowingly utter barefaced lies and falsehoods, and then pretend to believe them. Such behavior has the potential to profoundly disturb one’s psyche

Factcheck0001:
go n read very well


She didn't reply to davido but made her post independently but only Ibos replied.

Oga y now, na only Una dey Nigeria?

Y b say na only u everytime?

U better check yourself and your excesses cos no time now u will start saying everyone hates u

una just like forming saint after causing trouble, na WA oh, na only una de Nigeria self? Lol


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The controversy began on Wednesday, May 21, when Dr. Olarinmoye reacted to Afrobeat singer Davido’s comments about his Igbo ancestry by writing on her Facebook page: "I would ensure my kids marry Yoruba."

madridguy:
The lecture is a core conservative and her statement has nothing to do with Davido. She never attacked Davido on his page rather than making her own statement on her facebook page.

Now go and read your sisters and brothers attacking her.

una just like forming saint after causing trouble, na WA oh, na only una de Nigeria self? Lol


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The controversy began on Wednesday, May 21, when Dr. Olarinmoye reacted to Afrobeat singer Davido’s comments about his Igbo ancestry by writing on her Facebook page: "I would ensure my kids marry Yoruba."