Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has cautioned the Federal Government against attempts to intimidate the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, following his recent petition advocating for a sovereign Yoruba nation.
Igboho, in a statement made available on Wednesday, criticized the Nigerian government’s reported summoning of Montgomery, describing it as an unnecessary move aimed at pressuring the British diplomat. The activist had submitted a 25-page petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office at 10 Downing Street, London, on Saturday, pushing for recognition of a separate Yoruba nation.
“The British government colonised Nigeria, and we are well within our rights to submit a petition to them regarding our demand for a sovereign Yoruba nation,” Igboho stated. He further highlighted the historical context of Nigeria’s amalgamation in 1914, calling it a “marriage of inconvenience,” and argued that Yoruba people have the right to demand secession after more than 100 years of forced union.
Igboho emphasized that the petition submitted to the UK government was intended to make Britain a witness in any future international discussions about the Yoruba nation’s independence at the United Nations. He reassured supporters that intimidation from the Nigerian government would not derail their pursuit of self-determination.
The activist reaffirmed his commitment to peaceful and non-violent methods in the secession campaign. He urged Yoruba people to remain calm and resolute in their efforts, expressing confidence that the movement for a Yoruba nation would succeed.
