Sunday Igboho laments, gives reasons ‘Nigerians no longer proud of country’

In a candid and impassioned address, Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has expressed the disillusionment many Nigerians feel about their homeland.

Speaking in a video shared online on Thursday, Igboho, who appeared at an airport in the United Kingdom, attributed the waning national pride to corruption, insecurity, and a failing economy.

His remarks captured a growing sentiment among Nigerians struggling to reconcile their identity with the challenges facing the nation. “Even inside the airport, there is no security,” Igboho lamented. “They can steal your belongings from your bag. These are the things dissuading people from being proud of Nigeria.”

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The activist’s critique struck a chord with many, highlighting systemic issues that have eroded trust and loyalty toward the West African country. Igboho didn’t stop there—he reiterated his call for separation, asserting that if Nigeria cannot function as a unified entity, ethnic nationalities should be allowed to chart their own course.

“This is why we advocate for separation,” he said. “If Nigeria is not working as a country, it is better we go our separate ways.”

Igboho’s vision for the Yoruba nation paints a picture of hope and ambition, driven by the younger generation. According to him, Yoruba youths, equipped with knowledge and experience gained from traveling and living abroad, are eager to rebuild and modernize the region into a thriving society akin to Europe.

“Our youths will transform Yoruba nation,” he declared. “Most of them have traveled 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.”

Igboho’s comments come at a time when Nigeria faces increasing challenges, from rising insecurity and economic hardship to persistent corruption scandals. For many, his call for a reimagined future resonates deeply, even as the idea of separation sparks debates about the feasibility and implications of such a move.

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