Dawn of a New Nation: Yoruba Nation’s Bold Proclamation of Independence
In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves throughout Nigeria and beyond, Ms. Modupe Onitiri Abiola, the widow of the late M.K.O. Abiola, has declared the secession of the Yoruba Nation from Nigeria. This historic announcement was made on April 12, 2024, amidst rising tensions and aspirations for self-determination.
Ms. Abiola, who has taken on the mantle of leadership as the self-proclaimed President of the Yoruba Nation, stated that the Yoruba people have effectively become the newest nation in the world and the 55th in Africa. The declaration follows a series of events that culminated in a dramatic invasion by Yoruba nation agitators at the Oyo State Government secretariat.
The move has garnered a mix of support and concern among Nigerians, with many expressing their views on social media. The Nigerian Army has reported the arrest of nine individuals involved in the incident, and the recovery of weaponry. Prominent figures such as Prof Banji Akintoye and Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, have confirmed the involvement of the ‘Ominira Yoruba’ group, led by Ms. Abiola, in the recent actions.
As the situation unfolds, the international community watches with bated breath to see how this bold step towards autonomy will affect the geopolitical landscape of the region and the response it will elicit from the Nigerian government.
