Yoruba Group Begs Tinubu to Revisit Igboho’s Case 

Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan 

A group championing the emancipation of Yorubaland, Yoruba Self-Determination Movement (YSDM), yesterday in Ibadan, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to revisit the ongoing case against a Yorubaland agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo (a.k.a Sunday Igboho). 

The group made the appeal during a press conference held at the Press Centre, Iyaganku, Ibadan. 

It would be recalled that the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari had declared Igboho wanted and directed security agencies to arrest him anywhere he is found. 

The Deputy Leader (Homeland) of YSDM, Architect Opeoluwa Akinola, while addressing journalists, said Adeyemo had vigorously and selflessly campaigned against the killing, maiming, raping and kidnapping of Yoruba sons and daughters, stating that the case against him must be revisited by the administration of President Tinubu. 

He maintained that the Department of State Services (DSS) illegally invaded his house, killed people, incarcerated many of his relatives and forced him into exile where he was imprisoned for months in deference to the government of Nigeria. 

He added that his bank accounts have been frozen indefinitely, whereas no tangible crime or allegation has been levelled against him.

Akinola stated further that Adeyemo must be set free, noting that the toga of wanted person placed on his name should be removed forthwith.

He said, “The travails of Chief Sunday Adeyemo, otherwise known as Sunday Igboho, who has vigorously and selflessly campaigned against the killing, maiming, raping and kidnapping of Yoruba sons and daughters must be revisited by this government. 

“The Department of State Services (DSS) illegally invaded his house, killed his people, incarcerated many of his relatives and forced him into exile where he was imprisoned for months in deference to the government of Nigeria. His bank accounts have been frozen indefinitely, whereas no tangible crime or allegation has been levelled against him.

“Chief Sunday Adeyemo alias Igboho must be set free and the toga of wanted placed on his name should be removed forthwith. He has not been found guilty of stealing, robbery, kidnapping or murder. 

“For the avoidance of doubt, what we desire is a free and unfettered Yoruba Nation, free from the encumbrances, shackles, endemic corruption and bankruptcy of the Nigerian state.”