Sunday Igboho Regains Freedom

Following a two-year trial by the Beninese government, Yoruba Nation agitator Chief Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, has recovered his freedom.

Igbohio, who announced his release in a statement titled “My Release in the Benin Republic” that he posted on his Instagram account on Sunday, thanked former president Olusegun Obasanjo, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, professor Banji Akintoye, Ayo Adebanjo, and several traditional leaders for their contributions to securing his release.

The International Criminal Police Organisation detained Chief Igboho on July 19, 2021, when he was en route to Germany at Cotonou’s Cadjhoun Airport.

He had left Nigeria when the Department of State Service (DSS) carried out a brutal raid on his Soka home in the capital of Oyo State, Ibadan, and charged him with crimes.

The statement says “First of all, my sincere appreciation goes to God almighty, the master of the universe for making this day. I want to say a big thank you to all Yoruba sons and daughters all over the world for their love and support before and after the loss of my dear mother, though she’s still kept at the morgue, waiting for me to come and give her the befitting burial that she deserves.

“I give special thanks to President Talon of Benin Republic and all members of his cabinet. My gratitude goes to my heroic father, Professor Banji Akintoye, and Professor Wole Soyinka for their support in the course of the struggle. May God reward you Baba for your standing courageously for our Yoruba nation and me. You promised to stand by me through my ordeal in Benin Republic and you have fulfilled your promise.

“I will not forget to appreciate former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and Baba Ayo Adebanjo for their roles, even though only God gives freedom. Let me use this opportunity to say thank you to all religious leaders, pastors, Muslim clerics, and traditional worshippers for their prayers day and night.

“Our royal fathers, Obas, and Chiefs in Yoruba land, your love and support are so appreciated. But we need more of your support to deliver our lands from slavery because Yoruba land is ours.

“Although I have many Obas on my list, Olugbon of Orile Igbon and deputy chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, Kabiesi Oba Topspin o ni Bariga of Bariga, Oba Tejuoso, Oni Kenta of Orile Kenta, Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan Obateru, thanks immensely for your love.

“I must not forget to appreciate the Megarally USA under Prophet Ologunloluwa and the Directorate under the leadership of Barrister Ogedengbe. Special thanks to Ilana Omo Oodua, Canada, and Igbega Omo Oodua USA and Canada.