12/09/2026
OGBONI FRATERNITY: THE MOVEMENT BEHIND IRU EKUN SECURITY NETWORK
For those who do not know, there is a movement in Yorubaland that, according to widespread claims and perceptions, has influence over politics and finance. It influences businesses and the economy, and its influence is even said to extend into religious groups.
The movement, known as the Ogboni fraternity, is believed by many to have a strong network and an agenda centred on influence, control and power. It is alleged that many Obas, politicians, some Christian leaders and Muslims have connections with this group. But their major challenge, according to this narrative, is the rise of revolutionary Muslims who are determined to challenge their influence.
The Iru Ekun security network, which boasts of providing security for Yorubaland, is also alleged to be backed by this Ogboni fraternity movement. Their agenda, as many believe, is to promote their beliefs and monopolise whatever is regarded as power—whether in politics, business, education or other areas of society.
Iru Ekun, in this context, is seen as a security arm created to protect and advance that agenda. Believe me, many people believe the group are part of the reason we find ourselves in this situation today. They have little or nothing to offer the masses unless such individuals are willing to render services in support of their interests.
They use people to advance their agenda and, in some cases, are accused of threatening governments that refuse to serve their interests. This is why Yoruba Muslims must rise, organise themselves and stand up to protect the masses and defend their rights.
This is not about hatred for anyone. It is about understanding the networks of influence around us, exposing injustice and ensuring that no group is allowed to monopolise power at the expense of ordinary people.
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