Leadership

Founders and advocates

The movement is directed by an assembly of conveners, jurists, historians and chapter coordinators, each serving under the movement’s code of peaceful conduct.

Our Leaders

Mr. Emmanuel Akinlolu (Ologunloluwa)

CHAIRMAN OF THE ASSOCIATION

Mr. FRANK OLALEYE

V. CHAIRMAN 1

Mr. Gbadebo Alexander Alaba

V. Chairman 2

Mrs. Oluwakemi Adeniyi

Member

Mr. Noah Sanusi

Asst treasurer.

Pa Adeyemi Arogundade

Member

Mr. Jegede Samuel

Member

Frequently Asked Questions

The Yoruba Nation Diaspora Mega Rally is a peaceful, diplomatic advocacy movement established in 2020, pursuing international recognition of a sovereign, self-governing Yoruba Nation founded on justice, democracy, human rights, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.

Our mission is to peacefully advocate for the aspirations of the Yoruba people through lawful, democratic, diplomatic, and non-violent means while promoting good governance, human dignity, cultural heritage, sustainable development, and international cooperation.

Yes. Peace and non-violence are fundamental principles of the movement. Our advocacy is committed to lawful, unarmed, peaceful, and diplomatic engagement. We do not support violence, intimidation, hatred, or unlawful conduct.

Our core values include Peace and Non-Violence, Democracy, Rule of Law, Justice and Equity, Integrity and Accountability, Transparency, Human Rights, Gender Equality, Religious Freedom, Freedom of Expression, Human Dignity, Heritage and Identity, Excellence, Innovation, Patriotism, Unity in Diversity, Service to Humanity, Economic Prosperity, Sustainable Development, and International Cooperation.

We believe government should derive its authority from the people and remain accountable to them. We support constitutional governance, democratic participation, transparent institutions, and responsible leadership.

The rule of law helps ensure that laws apply fairly and equally to everyone. We believe in an independent judicial system, due process, accountable institutions, and equal protection under the law.

Justice and equity mean creating a society where people are treated fairly and have meaningful opportunities to participate in economic, political, educational, and social life without unfair discrimination.

We recognize the inherent dignity, liberty, and fundamental rights of every person. Our vision supports a society where individual freedoms and internationally recognized human rights are respected and protected.

Yes. We believe people should have the freedom to express their opinions, exchange ideas, write, speak, and participate in peaceful public discussion without fear, subject to applicable law and respect for the rights of others.

We respect the right of every individual to practice a religion, change their beliefs, or have no religious affiliation. People of different faiths and beliefs should be treated with dignity and equality.

Yes. We believe women and men should have equal standing, dignity, opportunity, and meaningful participation in leadership, education, economic development, public service, and national life.

Yoruba language, history, traditions, arts, values, and cultural memory are important parts of our collective heritage. We believe they should be preserved, celebrated, documented, and responsibly passed to future generations.

We recognize that a nation may include people from different communities, religions, traditions, backgrounds, and perspectives. Unity in Diversity means respecting these differences while building a society around shared rights, responsibilities, dignity, and common aspirations.

Leadership should be a responsibility, not a privilege without accountability. We believe public leaders and institutions should answer for their decisions, actions, and use of public resources.

Transparency strengthens public trust. We envision governance in which important decisions, processes, and the management of public resources are open to appropriate public scrutiny and accountability.

We support sustainable economic development that creates opportunities, encourages entrepreneurship, strengthens communities, generates employment, supports innovation, and improves living standards across society.

Innovation is essential to long-term progress. We encourage responsible use of technology, research, education, entrepreneurship, and new ideas to strengthen institutions, create economic opportunities, and improve people’s lives.

Development should meet today’s needs without compromising the wellbeing of future generations. We support responsible economic growth, environmental stewardship, infrastructure development, education, and long-term planning.

Yes. We value peaceful international engagement, diplomacy, partnership, dialogue, and mutual respect among nations and peoples. We believe constructive international relationships are important for peace, development, trade, education, security, and shared prosperity.

Patriotism means dedication to the wellbeing of the people and the responsible advancement of the nation’s future. It should be expressed through service, integrity, peaceful civic participation, respect for others, and commitment to the common good.

Our concern extends beyond political aspirations. Service to Humanity reflects a commitment to improving human wellbeing, protecting dignity, supporting communities, and contributing positively to society at home and internationally.

Yes. The Yoruba diaspora can play an important role through peaceful advocacy, education, professional expertise, community engagement, cultural preservation, dialogue, lawful civic participation, and international relationship-building.

Supporters may participate through peaceful advocacy, volunteering, community outreach, educational programs, events, professional expertise, cultural initiatives, and lawful financial contributions through officially authorized channels.

Participation should always remain consistent with our commitment to peace, democracy, human rights, dignity, and the rule of law.

Contributions are intended to support lawful activities consistent with the mission of the Yoruba Nation Diaspora Mega Rally. This may include peaceful advocacy, public education, community engagement, events, communications, organizational operations, and other approved initiatives.

All contributions, gifts, and grants are subject to acceptance by the organization and applicable policies and laws.

No. Our advocacy is based on peaceful self-determination, human dignity, justice, democracy, dialogue, and respect for the rights of others. Advocacy for Yoruba interests should never require hatred, discrimination, violence, or disrespect toward another ethnic, religious, national, or cultural community.

We envision a peaceful, democratic, prosperous, accountable, and forward-looking society founded on justice, equality, human rights, cultural identity, responsible governance, innovation, economic opportunity, and respect for human dignity.

Our aspiration is a society where institutions serve the people, leaders remain accountable, fundamental freedoms are protected, heritage is preserved, opportunities are expanded, and future generations can thrive.

For official information, announcements, events, advocacy initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the movement, please visit:

Yoruba Nation Diaspora Mega Rally
Website: megarallyglobal.org
Email: info@megarallyglobal.org
Phone: 443-360-2611

Peace • Democracy • Justice • Human Rights • Dignity • Prosperity

Our commitment is to peaceful, lawful and diplomatic advocacy while building a vision grounded in democracy, justice, accountability, human dignity and respect for all.

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Yoruba Nation Diaspora Mega Rally. A non-violent advocacy movement. All engagement is peaceful and constitutional