Democratic Republic of the Yoruba
A Nation of Indigenous Yoruba People
The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba (D.R.Y.) is the country of the Indigenous Yoruba People (IYP), a nation founded upon shared ancestry, language, culture, civilization, and destiny. Rooted in one of Africa’s oldest civilizations, the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba exists to secure a peaceful, prosperous, secure, and self-governed future for Yoruba people at home and across the world.
8States — one nation, shared destiny
70M+Indigenous Yoruba people, at home and abroad
5,000+Years of civilization, culture, and memory
Sovereign Identity
Our Foundation
The DRY is built on the principles of Omoluabi, the Yoruba ideal of a person of complete good character, someone who leads with integrity, works honestly, and understands that personal success only truly matters when it contributes to the community. This is not folklore. It is the operating standard by which we govern.
By integrating ancient wisdom with modern governance frameworks, we ensure that our national principles remain relevant in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Why we are building this nation
A Homeland, Governed Well
For generations, Yoruba people have been known for learning, trade, craft, culture, and strong community. We built cities, raised scholars, and kept our values through every storm history sent us.
The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba exists to protect all of that — the identity, the dignity, the safety, and the future of our people — and to turn it into a country rooted in justice, accountability, and self-rule. The goal is simple: a safe, peaceful, prosperous homeland, governed well, for Yoruba people everywhere.
One People. One Voice. One Destiny.
Provisional Presidency
His Excellency Mobolaji Olawale Akinola Omokore
Provisional President and Head of the Provisional Government
President Omokore leads the Republic’s peaceful pursuit of self-determination: democratic governance, justice and security, cultural preservation, and national development for Yoruba people at home and across the world.
About the Republic
Our Territory
Our eight constituent states stretch from the Atlantic coast of the Gulf of Guinea northward through Yorubaland. These territories are connected by a shared ancestry, a common language, and a history that stretches back further than most countries on earth. Together, they form the body of this republic.
Comprising major administrative districts including Eko, Ogun, Ibadan, Oyo Atijo, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, and Okun, our territory is defined by its rich biodiversity, significant waterways like the River Niger, and strategic proximity to the Gulf of Guinea.
View Interactive MapA Decentralised Model
Governance Structure
Our decentralized administrative model ensures regional representation and institutional accountability across all districts.
Access DocumentsNational Principles
Rooted in the concepts of Omoluabi, our principles prioritize integrity, bravery, and communal prosperity.
Read The CodeInstitutional Updates
Mobilization Directive: The Time to Hesitate is Over — A Call to All Able-Bodied Yoruba for the 1 Million Freedom March
Read moreQuestions, Answered Honestly
The questions our people ask most — about who we are, where we stand, and how we move forward.
We are Yoruba sons and daughters by true blood and lineage — people who trace their origin to Yoruba heritage and stand with the vision of the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba. We believe in self-determination, our culture, honest government, and lifting the Yoruba nation through peaceful and lawful means.
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