Fuji music icon King Wasiu Ayinde Olasunkanmi Marshal, popularly known as Kwam 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has called on prominent Yoruba leaders to unite and help President Bola Ahmed Tinubu tackle the growing insecurity in Nigeria. In a video shared on his Instagram account on Friday, June 5, 2026, the veteran singer stressed that the responsibility of protecting lives and property should not rest solely on the president.
Kwam 1 Appeals to Igboho and Gani Adams
Speaking in the Yoruba language, the 69-year-old musician directly appealed to Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, and Gani Adams, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland. He urged them to mobilize their strength and resources to confront the worsening situation of kidnappings and killings, particularly in Oyo State and across the country.
“Sunday Igboho, Gani Adams, the two of you must not leave the President to handle this matter alone. It concerns all Nigerians and the Yoruba people. The Yoruba are the ones ruling the country presently, and for things not to fall apart on our watch, Gani Adams and Igboho must rise, call all the warriors, the Agbekoya, and their troops to defeat this kidnapping and killing,” Kwam 1 said.
Call to Action for Yoruba Communities
The Fuji maestro further called on powerful individuals across Yoruba land—from Ijebu to Ijesha, Ekiti, Ife, Egba, and Lagos—to stand firm against what he described as a disrespect to the Yoruba people. He insisted that the killings and abductions must not be allowed to continue unchecked.
“All the powerful people in Ijebu, Ijesha, Ekiti, Ife, Egba, and Lagos stand up against this. This is a disrespect to the Yorubas… Do not leave President Tinubu alone to handle this; it concerns all of us. Kidnapping and killing are becoming a terrible pattern in Nigeria, and this will not be tolerated here. Igboho, call Gani Adams, and all of you must move fast on this issue,” he added.
Demand for Proactive Measures
Kwam 1 also urged Sunday Igboho to respond to growing calls from citizens in the South-West to declare war on insecurity. He emphasized that traditionalists and warriors should deploy their skills, powers, and resources, and work with state governors to rid the country of kidnappers and killers.
“All the Yoruba people are asking you to wage war against terrorists, and everybody will follow you. Sunday Igboho, on this issue of kidnapping and killing, let this growing problem become a thing of the past in this region. All warriors, wherever you are, do not sleep. Governors, mobilise all the warriors, the police, and soldiers to address this matter,” he said.
Unity to End Insecurity
The Fuji icon concluded by emphasizing that the killings and kidnappings must end during President Tinubu's tenure. He called for unity among Yoruba leaders and citizens to confront the menace.
“We want the killing and kidnapping to stop in Nigeria during the tenure of Asiwaju, my boss. We must speak with one united voice on this matter. Let those who know the use of herbs apply them, those skilled with arms act accordingly, and those gifted in the use of charms deploy them; evil must stop in this country,” Kwam 1 stated.
This call comes as kidnappings and killings continue to rise in Oyo State and other parts of Nigeria, drawing strong reactions from citizens and leaders alike. Kwam 1's appeal highlights the need for collective action beyond government efforts.
