Freedom fighter Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, advocating for the establishment of a Yoruba nation.
The petition was presented on behalf of Professor Adebanji Akintoye, the leader of the Yoruba Nation movement, and seeks immediate intervention from the UK government in support of their cause.
NN News Media recalls that on April 13, 1997, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who shares the same Yoruba heritage as Sunday Igboho and is now Nigeria’s President, reportedly stated that he “does not believe in One Nigeria.”
Details of the Petition
Igboho’s spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, announced the submission via social media, stating that Igboho delivered the petition at 14:00 hrs at 10 Downing Street. The movement aims to create a country predominantly owned by indigenous Yoruba people, emphasizing the need for international support for their aspirations.
Background Context
This development comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding the Yoruba Nation movement. Akintoye has previously accused the Nigerian government of attempting to coerce Igboho into abandoning his activism. Reports indicate that during Igboho’s detention in Benin Republic, a former Chief of Army Staff allegedly offered him financial incentives to renounce his quest for a Yoruba nation, which he steadfastly refused.
Igboho has emerged as a prominent figure in this struggle for self-determination, rallying support both locally and internationally. His efforts reflect a broader desire among many Yoruba people for greater autonomy and recognition within Nigeria.
