SUNDAY IGHBOHO, PRAISES TINUBU, MONARCHS, OTHERS OVER RETURN FROM EXILE
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BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR
Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has praised President Bola Tinubu, the South–West governors, and the traditional leaders in Yorubaland for their support of his freedom and for helping him return to Nigeria after being in exile for almost five years.
He left his home in Ibadan, which is the capital of Oyo State, after a raid on his house on July 1, 2021. During this raid, a group of people from the Department of State Services and the military tried to catch him. Two of his helpers died during this attack, and 13 others were taken into custody.
On Friday, Igboho shared a statement with reporters, thanking President Tinubu for giving him a pardon.
He called this decision a kind and wise move showing mercy and good leadership.
“I deeply appreciate the mercy and magnanimity of our revered President Bola Tinubu, who graciously granted me freedom to return to Nigeria after intervention by stakeholders in the traditional institution,” he said.
The statement continued: “While I would not take this opportunity and freedom for granted, I am ready to collaborate with the Federal Government in tackling the ravaging insecurity and support measures aimed at enhancing peace and socioeconomic growth in the country, mostly especially in the South West.
“It is also very germane to appreciate all the South West State governors, namely Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), for their critical support and enviable roles.
“While commending the South West governors, I want to single out Governor Seyi Makinde for his giant strides in the steady development of Oyo State.
“The visible impacts of his administration in virtually all the sectors and enviable infrastructural growth of this state have greatly turned around the aesthetics of Oyo to the envy of all.
“Similarly, I want to congratulate him on the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Oyo State, which showcased noble roles played by statesmen and past leaders, whose significant contributions laid stronger pedestal for the healthy developments being witnessed today.
“But my gratitude over the current freedom which I savour would be ineffectual without recognising the timely intervention of all Yoruba monarchs.
“Special recognition goes to the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, and other monarchs too numerous to mention.”
“Besides, the love and support from all Yoruba indigenes are too massive and I will continue to cherish everyone while also recommitting myself to the peace, unity, growth and protection of the collective interest of our ethnic nationality,” the statement concluded.
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