CITIZENS COMPASS—All things being equal, the Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, may have his case with the federal government resolved as the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oyo State, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has promised to wade into the matter.
Recall that Igboho’s Yoruba Nation experienced a tough time with the federal government with the invasion of the Department of State Services (DSS) invading his house.
Some of his aides were killed, some others were arrested while his house was vandalised.
Igboho escaped death by whiskers during the invasion.
Olubadan gave the assurance during a meeting behind the door with Igboho at his Bodija residence in Ibadan.
A statement from Igboho’s media office said the meeting, which lasted about 40 minutes on Monday, focused on insecurity in the South-West and emerging threats by bandits in parts of neighbouring Kwara State.
A source disclosed that Oba Ladoja, who received Igboho and his supporters warmly, assured him of his intervention regarding his current ordeals.
During the visit, Igboho congratulated the monarch on his ascension to the Ibadan throne, describing him as a leader loved across Ibadan, Yorubaland, and beyond.
He also expressed his willingness to work with the Federal Government to strengthen security in the South-West, stressing that peace and stability are essential for development.
“Olubadan has been a father-figure to me since his days as the governor of Oyo State. I commend Kabiyesi’s leadership qualities, humility, and enduring influence.
“I have always seen Oba Ladoja as a father-figure. His reign as Olubadan will no doubt further promote peace, unity, and development in Ibadanland and the entire Yorubaland,” Ighodo stated.
—Leadership
