Sunday Igboho, a prominent advocate for the Yoruba Nation movement, has submitted a petition to United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The petition, submitted on behalf of Prof Adebanji Akintoye, the leader of the Yoruba Nation movement, seeks the UK government’s immediate intervention to establish a country predominantly owned by indigenous Yoruba people.
This move is part of the movement’s efforts to garner international support for their cause. The Yoruba Nation agitation has been gaining momentum, with various groups and individuals advocating for a restructured Nigeria or outright independence.
Igboho’s petition to the UK Prime Minister marks a significant escalation in the movement’s pursuit of international recognition and support.
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Accompanying Igboho were notable dignitaries, including Prophet Ologunoluwa, Fatai Ogunribido, Alhaja Adeyeye, and Paul Odebiyi.
This development comes after Yoruba historian Banji Akintoye accused the Nigerian government of attempting to persuade Igboho to abandon his agitation.
The Yoruba Nation movement demands the establishment of a country where the indigenous Yoruba people can thrive and develop their own political, economic, and social systems.
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The movement argues that the current Nigerian state has failed to address the needs and aspirations of the Yoruba people and that self-determination is the only way forward.
The international community’s response to the Yoruba Nation agitation remains to be seen. However, the submission of the petition to the UK Prime Minister is a significant step towards garnering international support for the movement.
