The dispute between the Yoruba Community Council and the Yoruba Traditional Council in Sokoto State has been resolved, following the withdrawal of Alhaji Abdulfatai Olayiwola Coker, the Oba Yoruba Sokoto’s suspension.
Recall that on April 19, 2024, Alhaji Coker and his council members were suspended by the Community due to alleged “total disregard and contempt to the authority of the Yoruba community council in your official activities and your refusal to amend and foster peaceful resolution between you and the Yoruba community council after several attempts.”
This recent development was officially communicated in a letter signed by Chief James Olorunfemi, the President General of the Yoruba community on May 7, 2024.
The letter, titled; “Withdrawal of Suspension of Alhaji Abdulfatai Olayiwola Coker – Oba Yoruba Sokoto” partly reads:
“Reference to the suspension letter dated 19/4/2024 to Alhaji Abdulfatai Coker and owing to the intervention of Yoruba Elders, Hajiya Maryam Suleiman (Special Adviser to the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, and the State Security Service Sokoto State Command.
“The Yoruba Community Sokoto has resolved unequivocally to withdraw the suspension on Alhaji Abdulfatai Olayiwola Coker Oba Yoruba Sokoto and his Council with effect from this day – 7th May 2024.’
“We therefore appeal for calm, mutual understanding and unity amongst all the sons and daughters of Yoruba Community Sokoto.
“Long reign our Kabiyesi. Long live the Yoruba Community, Sokoto, Long live Sokoto State. Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Sarkin Yorubawa Alhaji Abdulfatai Coker confirmed that the disputes have been amicably settled, and both factions have reached an agreement to collaborate for the welfare of Yoruba individuals in the state.
