The Foundation of Our Nation
The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba is not a plan for the future. It is a present reality, built on five thousand years of civilisational achievement, freed from a colonial arrangement that was never consensual, and governed by principles that have guided the Yoruba people long before the word 'nation-state' existed.
Who We Are
The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba (DRY) is the nation of the Indigenous Yoruba People (IYP). It has land, citizens, a constitutional government, and active national institutions. It also has something that very few nations can claim: a civilisational foundation that reaches back more than five thousand years, to the sacred city of Ile-Ife, where Oduduwa first set foot on the earth. DRY citizenship is open to Yoruba people worldwide, whether resident on our national territory or living abroad. This Republic belongs to all of us.
Our existence is rooted in the collective will of a people spread across the globe, united by a shared ancestry, a rich linguistic tradition, and a vision for a secure, prosperous, and autonomous future.
Historical Background
The 1914 Amalgamation forced the Yoruba people and other Southern nationalities into a colonial arrangement they never agreed to. Lord Frederick Lugard's own administrative report acknowledged that Britain's jurisdiction over Yoruba lands was, at the time of amalgamation, legally unclear. By 2013, after ninety-nine years, that edict had expired. The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba formally exited Nigeria on this legal and moral basis.
Imperial Roots
Systems of checks and balances that predated Western democratic models.
Modern Rebirth
The transition from cultural movement to a structured digital republic.
Cultural Identity
Linguistic Pride
Yoruba is not just a language; it is a repository of philosophy. We promote linguistic preservation through our digital infrastructure.
Art & Aesthetics
Honoring the Adire patterns and bronze casting techniques.
The Omoluabi Ethos
The core of our national character is the concept of Omoluabi—representing integrity, hard work, and respect for communal values. This philosophy guides public administration and cultural preservation efforts.
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Our vision is a Yoruba nation where every citizen lives in genuine freedom and dignity. Where our territory is governed by our own people, our resources benefit our own communities, and our children grow up proud of where they come from and confident about where they are going.
Our Mission
We are building the institutions that make a country work: courts, legislative bodies, a diplomatic service, schools, development programmes, and the cultural infrastructure that keeps a people connected to themselves across generations. It is work that takes time and demands consistency. We are committed to both.
Strategic Pillars
- Institutional Integrity & Security
- Global Digital Citizen Integration
