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A United Kingdom-based Nigerian legal practitioner, Baron Chymaker, has formally begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, citing what he described as a loss of confidence in Nigeria’s judicial system and governance. Chymaker announced that he had submitted the necessary documents to the appropriate authorities, saying his decision followed years of frustration over the country’s legal and institutional challenges.
The lawyer argued that his decision was driven by principle rather than personal gain, insisting he could no longer identify with a system he believes has failed to uphold justice and the rule of law. He maintained that renouncing his citizenship was a symbolic protest against the state of governance in Nigeria and expressed hope that the country would eventually undergo meaningful reforms.
Under Nigeria’s Constitution, citizens of full age may voluntarily renounce their citizenship by making a formal declaration, subject to the approval and registration process prescribed by law. Chymaker said he is awaiting the completion of that process, while his announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with some Nigerians supporting his stance and others criticising his decision to sever legal ties with his country of birth.
