Sonny Olumati, a Nigerian-born resident of Italy, faces challenges due to his lack of citizenship despite living there for 39 years. He and others are campaigning for a referendum to reduce the time required for citizenship from 10 to 5 years. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni opposes the referendum, claiming the current citizenship law is sufficient. The article discusses the implications of citizenship for long-term residents and highlights the struggles of those like Sonny and Insaf Dimassi, who feel marginalized in their own country.