(BREAKING) Yoruba nation: Nigerian govt clarifies UK’s stance on Sunday Igboho’s petition

On Tuesday, the Federal Government of Nigeria stated that the petition submitted by Mr. Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as “Sunday Igboho,” seeking the United Kingdom’s consideration of the ‘Yoruba Nation’ agitation has not been endorsed by the UK government.

This clarification came from Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued in Abuja.

The government’s position highlights its commitment to maintaining national unity and addressing issues surrounding the ongoing agitation for a separate Yoruba nation.

“Following media reports on the petition submitted at No. 10 Downing Street by Mr Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, the British High Commissioner in Abuja was invited to shed light on the issue.

“During the meeting, the High Commissioner noted with concern that the matter was overblown, indicating that the media reports were highly misleading.

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“Furthermore, the High Commissioner informed that he was aware of the letter being delivered but added that it was merely an established practice of allowing the delivery of letters and petitions to No 10.

“It was not endorsed by any agency of the UK government nor the UK Parliamentary Petitions Committee.

“The UK government typically does not concern itself with petitions concerning the sovereign affairs of another country,” Abu-Obe said.

He quoted the high commissioner to have informed that such petitions had been rejected by the UK Parliamentary Petitions Committee and the UK Government in the past.

He further agreed to continue liaising with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as needed, while reiterating the importance of the bilateral relations between the United Kingdom and Nigeria.

(Vanguard)