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Yoruba Self-Determination Movement Vows to Pursue Nationhood Despite Nigeria Opposition
The leader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has vowed to continue the movement's quest for a Yoruba nation, with 60 million Yorubas potentially eligible to exit Nigeria if their request is granted. The UK is being studied as a potential destination for these individuals.
The leader of the Yoruba Self-Determination Movement, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has reaffirmed the group's commitment to its quest for a separate Yoruba nation, stating that they will not give up on their pursuit. The movement, which advocates for a distinct identity and governance for the approximately 60 million Yoruba people living in Nigeria, is currently studying the feasibility of making an official request to the UK government.
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