Tensions over Nigeria’s unity and governance have reached a boiling point, with prominent Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, weighing in on the debate. In a recent statement, Igboho posited that if Nigeria cannot function effectively as a unified country, then ethnic nationalities such as the Yoruba and Igbo should be allowed to pursue separate paths. This assertion has sparked intense discussion and raised questions about the future of Nigeria’s federal structure and the aspirations of its diverse ethnic groups.

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has said many Nigerians are no longer proud to identify themselves as citizens of the West African nation.

In a video seen online on Thursday, Igboho, who was spotted at an airport in the United Kingdom, said corruption, insecurity, and a bad economy are the reasons for the lack of patriotism in the country.

The separatist also stated that various ethnic nationalities should be allowed to go their separate ways if the country cannot function as a unified country.

Igboho said Yoruba youths, who have gained valuable knowledge and experience from travelling worldwide, are eager to transform the Yoruba nation into a modern, prosperous society similar to that of Europe.

He said, “Even inside the airport, there is no security. They can steal your belongings inside your bag (in Nigerian airports). All these are the things dissuading people from being proud of the country, Nigeria.

“Things like that make us sad to identify ourselves as Nigerians. This is why we advocate for separation. If Nigeria is not working as a country, it is better we go our separate ways.

“Our (Yoruba) youths will transform Yoruba nation. Most of them have travelled across the world, and they have learned a lot. If they come back to Yoruba land, the knowledge will help them build it and transform the nation like those in Europe.”