Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has urged Yoruba leaders to approach President Muhammadu Buhari to negotiate the release of Sunday Adeyemo better known as Sunday Igboho.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Oluwo of Iwo, Osun State, South West Nigeria, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has urged Yoruba monarchs, elders and stakeholders to approach President Muhammadu Buhari to negotiate the release of Yoruba Nation Agitator, Sunday Adeyemo better known as Sunday Igboho.
Igboho is currently in court in the Benin Republic where he is being tried.
He was arrested while trying to leave the country after Nigeria’s security operatives stormed his house over alleged arm stockpiling.
Akanbi said Igboho’s release could strengthen the unity of the country.
He called on Yoruba stakeholders to harmonise interest towards securing the release of the freedom fighter.
Akanbi said this in a statement through his Media Aide, Alli Ibrahim.
The statement read in part, “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.”
