Sunday Igboho Submits Petition To UK Prime Minister On Yoruba Nation Agitation.
In a significant move towards the Yoruba Nation agitation, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, has presented a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, urging the UK government to intervene in the ongoing secessionist movement in Nigeria as disclosed by Sahara Reporters.
Although the contents of the petition remain confidential, reports indicate that the document addresses the growing demands for the establishment of an independent Yoruba Nation, a cause championed by Igboho and his supporters. The petition was submitted on behalf of Professor Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the Yoruba Nation movement, highlighting the group’s call for the creation of a country for indigenous Yoruba people.
Igboho was accompanied by key figures within the Yoruba Nation advocacy, including Diaspora Youth Leader Prophet Ologunoluwa, Vice President of Ifeladun Apapo Fatai Ogunribido, General Secretary of Yoruba World Media Alhaja Adeyeye, and member of the movement Paul Odebiyi.
The group is seeking the immediate attention of the British government, calling for international support in their efforts to secure self-determination for the Yoruba people, a goal they believe is essential to preserve their cultural heritage and political independence.
This recent development comes amidst longstanding tensions between Yoruba Nation advocates and the Nigerian government. Professor Akintoye, a prominent historian and leading figure in the movement, had previously accused the Nigerian government of attempting to bribe Igboho to abandon the cause. Akintoye claimed that, during Igboho’s detention in the Benin Republic, a former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retired), allegedly offered Igboho billions of naira in exchange for his renunciation of the Yoruba Nation struggle. However, Igboho reportedly rejected the offer, standing firm in his commitment to the cause.
Igboho’s unwavering stance has earned him widespread respect among his supporters, who see him as a symbol of integrity and resilience. As the petition reaches the desk of the UK Prime Minister, all eyes are now on Keir Starmer’s government, with hopes that international intervention might bring new momentum to the Yoruba Nation movement.
The Yoruba Nation movement continues to push for a peaceful separation from Nigeria, arguing that the cultural and political autonomy of the Yoruba people is essential for their future prosperity and security. Whether the UK government will engage with their demands remains to be seen.
