Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the Federal Government to remove his name from its wanted list and prioritize security in the South West region.
Igboho made the appeal during a visit to the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao in his palace on Tuesday.
Igboho Oba who arrived at the monarch’s palace at about 4:20 p.m. with his entourage seeks royal backing for his full freedom and reintegration into Nigeria.
“I am not happy that I am not free in my own fatherland,” Igboho said. “I want the Federal Government to remove my name from the wanted list because I am not a criminal. A lot of people are threatening to kill me; I cannot sleep in my house. The other time I went to the Nigerian embassy in Germany to obtain a passport, they told me the Federal Government had written to them that I was on the wanted list. I just want to be free. The security situation in the South West is alarming and demands urgent attention.”
He expressed deep appreciation to Oba Alao for his unwavering support throughout his ordeal. “Oba Olugbon is one of the traditional rulers who stood by me, supported me, and encouraged me. I do not take that love for granted,” he added.
Speaking on regional security, Igboho urged the government to appoint competent individuals to safeguard the South West. “If they cannot let me handle it, they should assign it to someone capable, and we will give our full support,” he said.
In his remarks, the Olugbon described Igboho as a true patriot whose activism contributed to the emergence of a Yoruba president. He assured him of royal backing and promised to engage the Alaafin of Oyo and other stakeholders to secure his total freedom.
“You are not a criminal. Your efforts played a role in the emergence of a Yoruba president. I appeal to President Bola Tinubu to pardon you and fully restore your rights,” the monarch said.
“I also urge all South West governors to speak with one voice and approach the President on your behalf. Enough of your time abroad—we need you back home.”
The Olugbon further recommended Igboho for a leadership role in the South West’s security architecture, saying, “The Federal Government may have its national security plans, but for the South West, I recommend Sunday Igboho. He has demonstrated the capacity. I will send a formal recommendation to the governors and to President Tinubu within 48 hours.”
Oba Alao expressed confidence in the continuity of Yoruba leadership at the federal level, asserting, “Tinubu will complete his eight years. A Yoruba man will be in the presidency until 2031.”
