United Kingdom Receives URGENT Message From Yoruba Nation Days After Biafra Declaration; SEE What They Demanded
In a surprising turn of events, Yoruba Nation agitators based in the United Kingdom have formally approached the UK Parliament to advocate for their cause of self- determination. Representing the Yoruba National Youth, the group sent a letter dated November 28, 2024, addressed to the Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle (MP). The letter outlines their demand for the UK government to lend its support to their quest for autonomy in Nigeria. This comes amid escalating tensions following recent declarations by pro- Biafra groups advocating for the separation of southeastern Nigeria.
In their correspondence, the Yoruba Nation group argued that the UK’ s involvement could address critical global issues such as mass migration and economic disparity. They emphasized that the push for an independent Yoruba state is not only a political matter but also an avenue to promote equitable trade relations and ethical governance practices between the Yoruba Nation and the international community. The group’ s appeal is deeply rooted in historical ties between Nigeria and the UK, as well as the responsibility they believe the UK bears in fostering stability in its former colonies.
The call for self- determination by Yoruba Nation supporters echoes sentiments shared by other ethnic groups in Nigeria, including the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The IPOB’ s renewed declaration for Biafran independence has reignited debates about the viability of Nigeria’ s unity, with many pointing to systemic issues such as economic marginalization, insecurity, and political imbalance as catalysts for separatist movements. These grievances have prompted different ethnic groups to seek autonomy as a solution to their challenges.
The Yoruba National Youth contends that the status quo in Nigeria is unsustainable, citing issues of corruption, ethnic tensions, and poor governance as reasons for their push. They claim that the establishment of a Yoruba Nation could serve as a model for transparency and economic development in the region. Moreover, they believe that UK support could play a pivotal role in legitimizing their struggle on the global stage, much like similar independence movements worldwide.
While the UK Parliament has yet to issue a formal response, the agitators are optimistic that their message will resonate, especially given the UK’ s long- standing engagement with human rights and self- determination causes. They argue that supporting their cause aligns with broader global principles of justice and equity.
As the movement gains traction, it remains to be seen how both the Nigerian government and the international community will react to these renewed calls for the restructuring or division of Africa’ s most populous nation.
