Oodua People's Congress (OPC) will clock 20 years in August this year since its estalishment by Dr Frederick Isiotan Fasehun on 29, August,1994.
To celebrate two decades of its existence, the Founder,Dr Fasehun in a press statement issued on his behalf by one of the leaders of the Congress who was also the immediate past National Secretary General of the Congress, Alhaj Lateef Lawal noted that this important milestone will be celebrated in a grand style.
He explained that this was because, in the history of self-determination group(s) in Nigeria, none had lasted for so long inspite of tribulations faced by its leaders and members alike including arrests,incarceration by law enforcement agents and intimidation by government.
Dr Fasehun noted :` Having survived these tribulations over the years, we should roll out the drums and give thanks to the Almighty for sparing our lives and pray for the repose of that fell during the heat of our struggle and those that died thereafter'.
He said that all members of OPC from all the South-West States including Kwara, Kadun,Kano,Abuja,Benin Republic and those in diaspora would converge in Lagos for the epoch making event which venue would soon be announced.
Many other notable Yoruba sons and daughters and traditional rulers are also expected tograce the event which will feature cultural displays.
It will be recalled the annulment of June 12,1993 Presidential election widely believed to had been won by Chief Moshood ABIOLA (late) was one of many reasons why Dr Fasehun invited some close associates to the OPC as a group to address the injustice being meted to Yoruba within the polity and also defend the rights of the ethnic group in all ramifications.
Findamental objectives of the organisatin are:
>To gather all the descendants of Oduduws all over eaarth,especially in Africa, the Caribbean,South and North America for a most profound, all embrassing and absolutely unflinching unity.
> To identify with Youba historical and cultural origin with a view of re-living the glory of the past for the purpose of posterity.
>To edcate and mobilise the descendants of Oduduwa for the purpose of the above.
>To integrate the aspirations and values of all the descendants of Oduduwa into a collective platform of an Oodua entity.
>To monitor the various interests of descendants of Oduduwa by whatever name called, anywhere on earth and struggle for the protection of these interests.
>To ensure maximum self-determination of the people of Oodua.
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