UK Envoy Clarifies Status of Sunday Igboho’s Petition

The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, has clarified that the petition submitted by Sunday Igboho, also known as Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, to the UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, regarding the creation of a Yoruba nation has not been officially recognized by the UK government or any parliamentary committee. Montgomery’s remarks followed media reports suggesting the UK government’s endorsement of the petition.  According to the British envoy, the receipt of such petitions at 10 Downing Street is a customary procedure, not an indication of governmental support. Olayomi Koiki, Igboho’s spokesman, had previously stated that the petition was submitted on behalf of Yoruba Nation leader Prof. Adebanji Akintoye.  However, Montgomery emphasized that the UK government typically does not engage with petitions related to the domestic affairs of other nations. The High Commissioner addressed the issue after being summoned by Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  He stated that past petitions of a similar nature have been dismissed by the UK government.  Montgomery reiterated the commitment to maintaining positive bilateral relations between the UK and Nigeria, while clarifying the misunderstanding surrounding the petition’s significance. ReplyForwardAdd reaction

Release Nnamdi Kanu now, Sunday Igboho Tells Tinubu

Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho has called on the Federal Government to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).  The plea, delivered through a viral video on Tuesday, coincided with Kanu’s trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu, who appeared in court on February 26, 2024, for the first time since a Supreme Court ruling on December 15, 2023, has been in custody since June 2021.  Igboho emphasized Kanu’s innocence, urging an end to political maneuvers and highlighting the need for Kanu to be reunited with his family. Igboho stated in the video, “Release Nnamdi Kanu. Stop politics. This guy didn’t do anything. Today is February 27, 2024. Release him, let him go, and stay with his family. This guy just fights for his people in the Southeast like me that I’m fighting for my people in Yorubaland. Release him, let him go. Stop these political games. Release Kanu, let him go home, please release him.”