We want Yoruba Nation, there’s nothing in Nigeria to be proud of– Sunday Igboho

SAHARA REPORTERS

Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has reiterated his call for self-determination, attributing the growing agitation for a Yoruba Nation to the dire state of Nigeria’s governance and infrastructure.

In a recent interview seen by SaharaReporters, Igboho lamented the persistent lack of basic amenities and the failure of the Nigerian government to provide for its citizens.

“If our country is good, some of us will not be fighting for self-determination and saying we want to break out. Self-determination means a lot because there is no light, no water, no security—nothing tangible in our country to be proud of,” he said.

Highlighting the plight of Nigerians, Igboho noted the irony of the country’s energy crisis despite its vast resources. 

“If we have light for two hours, we will be thanking God, while Nigeria is selling light to other countries, and those countries are celebrating ten years of uninterrupted power. It doesn’t make sense at all,” he stated.

Igboho described an ideal country as one where citizens enjoy fundamental rights and access to adequate social amenities, including consistent electricity and clean water. 

He also emphasized the importance of preserving indigenous languages and cultures.

“The meaning of a country is for its citizens to know their rights, coupled with adequate social amenities such as light, water, and many more. A country is also a place where citizens speak their indigenous languages. English is not our language; we borrowed it. I am a Yoruba man. Yoruba is my language, my culture, and everything,” he added.

THIS STORY FIRST APPEARED IN SAHARA REPORTERS