Vanguard reports that a new alliance of Yoruba and Igbo self-determination groups—described as the “Coalition to De-amalgamate Nigeria for Security” (CODES)—has declared Nigeria’s current political structure unsustainable and called for a structured, peaceful self-determination process.
According to the report, the coalition’s communique argued that insecurity and long-standing grievances have created conditions where “peaceful self-determination” is the only viable route to lasting peace. The group reportedly hosted a virtual press conference and framed its position as advocacy for a political process, not violence.
The Punch and The Nation also reported the development and government reactions, including claims that security agencies are monitoring the coalition’s activities and warnings against actions perceived as undermining national sovereignty.
Echotitbits take: The coordination of major regional self-determination narratives under a single platform is a meaningful shift from fragmented activism to a more organized political posture. Watch for potential proscription moves, counter-messaging by federal institutions, and signals of whether CODES is building durable grassroots structures or remains largely elite-digital.
Source: Vanguard — https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/yoruba-igbo-leaders-say-continued-co-existence-untenable/amp/ 2026-01-24
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