BREAKING: FG Takes Action after Sunday Igboho Petitions UK Prime Minister on Yoruba Nation

BFG Takes Action, Summons UK High Commissioner Over Sunday Igboho‘s Petition on Yoruba Nation.

Abuja, FCT – The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has summoned the British High Commissioner in Abuja over a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho (Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo), at 10 Downing Street, London.

The development was confirmed in a statement signed by Amb. Eche Abu-Obe, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

High Commissioner Acknowledges Petition

During the meeting, the High Commissioner acknowledged the petition’s submission but pointed out that media reports on the matter have been largely misleading. While confirming the letter’s delivery, he clarified that it was part of a routine process that allows individuals to submit petitions at 10 Downing Street. The petition, however, was neither endorsed by the UK government nor the UK Parliamentary Petitions Committee.

UK Government’s Position on Nigerian Affairs

Reaffirming the UK’s stance, the High Commissioner emphasized that the UK government does not interfere in the sovereign affairs of other nations, including Nigeria. He also mentioned that similar petitions in the past had been rejected by both the UK government and its Parliamentary Petitions Committee.

Despite the controversy, the British envoy reiterated his commitment to maintaining open communication with Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stressing the importance of bilateral relations between the two nations.

The meeting concluded with both parties agreeing to continue discussions as necessary to address any concerns related to the petition.