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Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho, has reaffirmed his call for self-determination, highlighting the deteriorating state of Nigeria’s governance and infrastructure as the primary motivators behind the growing demand for a Yoruba Nation.
In an interview with SaharaReporters, Igboho expressed frustration over the country’s persistent lack of essential services, accusing the Nigerian government of failing to meet the basic needs of its citizens.
“If our country were functioning properly, many of us would not be advocating for self-determination or calling for secession,” Igboho remarked. “Self-determination is essential because we have no electricity, no water, no security—there is nothing in Nigeria for us to take pride in.”
The Yoruba activist also criticized the country’s energy crisis, pointing out the irony that Nigeria, despite its vast resources, struggles with consistent power supply.
“If we have electricity for just two hours, we consider ourselves lucky, while Nigeria exports power to other nations that celebrate ten years of uninterrupted electricity,” Igboho stated. “It’s hard to comprehend.”
Igboho further defined an ideal nation as one where citizens are guaranteed basic rights and access to reliable amenities, such as steady electricity and clean water. He also stressed the need to preserve indigenous languages and cultures.
“The true essence of a nation is that its people understand their rights and have access to essential services like electricity and water. A nation should also respect its native languages. English is not our language; it was borrowed. I am Yoruba, and my language, my culture, are everything to me,” he said.
