The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has urged Yoruba monarchs, elders and stakeholders to engage President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to release the embattled Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo.
Adeyemo popularly called Sunday Igboho is currently in prison in the Benin Republic where he is being tried in court. He was arrested while trying to leave the country after security operatives stormed his house over alleged arm stockpiling.
Oba Akanbi said the release of the embattled Yoruba nation agitator could strengthen the unity of the country, calling on Yoruba stakeholders to harmonise interest towards securing the release of the freedom fighter.
In a statement made available by Alli Ibraheem, his Chief Press Secretary, on Sunday, Oba Akanbi also stated that the release of Sunday Igboho would go a long way in strengthening the unity of Nigeria.
Oluwo, who appealed to Yoruba monarchs to harmonize their interest towards the release of Igboho, premised his argument on Nigeria’s unity.
He argued that releasing Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu could endear harmonious relationships of different ethnic groups in the country.
It reads further, “The controversies surrounding the continuous detention of Sunday Igboho can be addressed if Yoruba monarchs, elders and stakeholders are ready to take a walk to President Muhammed Buhari. Sunday Igboho is our son, he has made some mistakes that are realizable on the agitation for the Yoruba nation. The approach is jeopardizing the intention.
I urge stakeholders in Yoruba affairs to harmonize their interests, come together and approach the country’s leaders for the release of the embattled Igboho.
“Granting such request by the Federal Government will entrench the unity of Nigeria and foster a harmonious understanding.
Only the Federal Government has the exclusive charisma to liberate the face of Yoruba nation agitator at this critical time.
Our son must be rescued. Releasing Igboho without recourse to lingering legal litigation will earn the government credit. It is a credit of maturity and unity”.
While enjoining President Buhari to honour Yoruba kings and stakeholders, the monarch hinted that such a gesture will aid in convincing Yorubas in the diaspora to respect Nigeria’s unity.
He urged the Federal Government, to as a matter of urgency, relate with Benin Republic on bilateral ground and ensure Igboho is safely returned to Nigeria without having to necessarily go through a trial.
While admonishing Nigerians to continously exhibit love, maturity and loyalty capable of sustaining the unity of Nigeria, he maintained that such actions will encourage more patriots from Yoruba land.
Recall that a delegation from Eastern Nigeria last week paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari where they persuaded him to make the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra a priority.
At the meeting, the President disclosed to the delegation that though he may consider their request but that it may be a difficult one to fulfil.
