Prominent advocate for the Yoruba Nation Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has taken an important step by submitting a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer. This petition addresses the ongoing secessionist movement in Nigeria, which seeks to establish a separate nation for the Yoruba people.
While the movement has classified the details of the petition as confidential, sources from SaharaReporters indicate that the main focus of the petition is related to the agitation for a Yoruba Nation. The specifics of what is stated in the petition are not fully disclosed, but it is clear that the movement is advocating for recognition and support regarding their cause.
According to further reports from SaharaReporters, Sunday Igboho formally submitted the petition on a Saturday. He did this on behalf of Professor Adebanji Akintoye, who is recognized as the leader of the Yoruba Nation movement. This indicates a strong organizational effort behind the petition and underscores the seriousness of their intentions.
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National Daily gathered that Igboho was accompanied by several notable figures, including the Diaspora Youth Leader Prophet Ologunoluwa, Fatai Ogunribido who serves as the Vice President of Ifeladun Apapo, Alhaja Adeyeye who is the General Secretary of Yoruba World Media, and Paul Odebiyi, a member of the Yoruba Nation Movement. The presence of these individuals highlights the collective support for the movement and the importance of this petition.
The Yoruba Nation movement is urging the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and his government to take immediate action regarding their request. They are seeking support for their desire to establish a new country that would be primarily governed and owned by the indigenous Yoruba people. This request signifies their determination to pursue autonomy and self-determination for their ethnic group, reflecting broader desires for representation and governance within Nigeria.