Sunday Igboho, a prominent advocate for the Yoruba Nation movement, has taken a significant step towards seeking international support for the secessionist movement in Nigeria.
He submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling for consideration of the Yoruba Nation’s independence ¹.
The petition, although confidential, reportedly focuses on the Yoruba Nation’s ongoing agitation for an independent state. Igboho submitted the petition on behalf of Professor Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the Yoruba Nation movement. Other notable figures accompanied Igboho, including Prophet Ologunoluwa, Fatai Ogunribido, Alhaja Adeyeye, and Paul Odebiyi.
The Yoruba Nation movement seeks the UK’s intervention in establishing a nation predominantly owned by indigenous Yoruba people. This move follows previous accusations by Akintoye that the Nigerian government attempted to bribe Igboho to abandon the movement during his detention in Benin Republic. Igboho reportedly refused the offer, demonstrating his commitment to the cause.
Akintoye praised Igboho’s strength of character, saying, “He has won the hearts of the people here… They brought money to this young man; how many of our young men will do that?” This development underscores the group’s persistence in pursuing international support for their cause.
