Yoruba Nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, has formally submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging the British government to support the Yoruba Nation’s bid for independence from Nigeria. The petition, submitted on behalf of the movement’s leader, Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, seeks international recognition and intervention in the struggle for self-determination.
Though the petition’s exact details remain confidential, sources close to the movement indicate it focuses on the Yoruba Nation’s push for a peaceful secession from Nigeria. Igboho was accompanied by prominent figures in the movement, including Diaspora Youth Leader Prophet Ologunoluwa and other key representatives, as they seek external support for their cause.
The Yoruba Nation movement advocates for the establishment of a separate state for the Yoruba people, citing the need for self-governance and cultural preservation. The petition to the UK government represents a significant step in their international outreach efforts.
In recent developments, Prof. Akintoye had previously alleged that Nigerian officials attempted to bribe Igboho to abandon the secessionist cause. Despite pressure, Igboho has remained committed to the movement’s objectives, rejecting offers to renounce his advocacy.
The submission of the petition highlights the movement’s determination to gain global backing as it continues to call for the creation of an independent Yoruba Nation.
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