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Oluyomi Koiki, spokesperson for Yoruba Nation self-determination activist Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, has issued a stark warning that the British Government's alleged plan to keep Nigeria united until 2075 will lead to catastrophic consequences, including war and the loss of millions of lives.
Koiki's warning comes amidst growing calls from various movements, including the Yoruba Nation, Biafra, Arewa, and Ijaw, to break away from Nigeria. He emphasized that the British Government's resolve to maintain Nigeria's unity despite these demands will only exacerbate the crisis, which is rooted in the country's tumultuous history marked by ethnic tensions and violence .
Nigeria's instability stems from internal factors, primarily the failure of the political class to adhere to democratic principles and constitutionalism ¹. Poor leadership, characterized by a lack of integrity, patriotism, and moral bankruptcy, has contributed significantly to the country's woes . The legacy of British colonialism has also played a role, with artificial boundaries and administrative policies created during colonial rule still influencing contemporary politics.
The country's history has been marred by genocidal attacks, particularly against the Igbo people, as seen in the 1966 pogroms and the subsequent civil war. The failure of leadership and the rule of law institutions has perpetuated these conflicts.
Unemployment, corruption, income inequality, and a poor economy have further exacerbated Nigeria's instability . The activities of Nigerian leaders are often driven by personal and tribal interests, rather than the nation's well-being .
Koiki urged the international community and the newly elected US President, Donald Trump, to intervene and persuade the British Government to reconsider its agenda. "We are pleading with the new president of the United States of America, Donald Trump to call the attention of the British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer to pull back a little bit their agenda to continue to foster Nigeria on the millions of Yoruba people, and the Biafra, and the Arewa and the Ijaw that are calling for their countries out of Nigeria as quickly as possible."
Sunday Igboho recently submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging consideration of the secessionist movement in Nigeria. The petition was submitted on behalf of Prof Adebanji Akintoye, leader of the Yoruba Nation movement.
As tensions escalate, the international community is urged to take heed of Koiki's warning and address the root causes of Nigeria's instability to prevent further bloodshed.