Sunday Igboho Submits Petition to UK Prime Minister for Yoruba Nation Agitation

Prominent Yoruba Nation advocate, Sunday Adeyemo (aka Sunday Igboho), has submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, seeking the UK government’s intervention in the agitation for a Yoruba Nation.

The petition, submitted on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the Yoruba Nation movement, revolves around the movement’s quest for self-determination and independence from Nigeria.

Accompanying Igboho were notable dignitaries, including:

1. Prophet Ologunoluwa (Diaspora Youth Leader)
2. Fatai Ogunribido (Vice President, Ifeladun Apapo)
3. Alhaja Adeyeye (General Secretary, Yoruba World Media)
4. Paul Odebiyi (Member, Yoruba Nation Movement)

The Yoruba Nation movement seeks to establish a sovereign nation for indigenous Yoruba people, citing decades of marginalization and oppression within Nigeria.

Background:

Banji Akintoye, a Yoruba historian and arrowhead of the Oodua nation struggle, previously accused the Nigerian government of attempting to persuade Igboho to abandon the agitation. According to Akintoye, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), offered Igboho billions of naira to renounce the movement during his detention in Benin Republic. Igboho allegedly refused to sign the agreement.

Implications:

The petition submission marks a significant escalation in the Yoruba Nation movement’s pursuit of international recognition and support.

Possible Outcomes:

• Increased international attention and scrutiny of Nigeria’s handling of ethnic tensions
• Potential diplomatic engagement between the UK and Nigerian governments
• Enhanced legitimacy for the Yoruba Nation movement

Reactions:

• Nigerian government: yet to officially respond
• Yoruba Nation movement: hailed the petition submission as a major milestone
• International community: watching developments closely

What’s Next:

• UK government’s response to the petition
• Potential meetings between UK officials and Yoruba Nation leaders
• Continued agitation and protests by the Yoruba Nation movement

Sources:

1. SaharaReporters
2. Yoruba Nation Movement
3. Nigerian Government

Note: The situation is developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.