About the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba
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.
The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba is committed to peace, justice, security, democratic governance, cultural preservation, economic prosperity, and responsible national development for future generations.
Our Vision
At the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba, our vision is to build a peaceful, prosperous, secure, and globally respected nation founded upon the enduring values of the Indigenous Yoruba People.
We envision a country where justice is protected, communities are secure, institutions are accountable, businesses thrive, education flourishes, and future generations inherit a nation built on dignity, opportunity, and cultural pride.
The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba seeks to position Yorubaland as a center of innovation, commerce, technology, education, tourism, agriculture, and responsible governance in Africa and across the world.

His Excellency Prof. Mobolaji Olawale Akinola Omokore
Head of the Provisional Government
Our mission is to build a nation founded on justice, peace, dignity, prosperity, and responsible governance for present and future generations of Yoruba people.
Why the Democratic Republic of the Yoruba Matters
Building a future rooted in peace, identity, prosperity, and responsible governance.
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Security & Stability
The Republic seeks to build secure communities where families, businesses, institutions, and farms can thrive in peace and safety.
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Justice & Accountable Governance
The Democratic Republic of the Yoruba is committed to fairness, transparency, democratic governance, institutional integrity, and equal justice for all citizens.
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Economic Prosperity
Through commerce, technology, entrepreneurship, maritime development, agriculture, tourism, and global partnerships, D.R.Y. seeks to unlock the full economic potential of Yorubaland.


