Olubadan Vows To Intervene In Sunday Igboho’s Dispute With Federal Government

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has promised to intervene in the ongoing challenges faced by Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, in his dispute with the Federal Government.

The assurance came during a closed-door meeting at the monarch’s Bodija residence in Ibadan, where both men discussed Igboho’s ordeals and possible solutions.

According to a statement from Igboho’s media office, the meeting, which lasted about 40 minutes on Monday, also focused on the growing insecurity in the South West and reports of bandit attacks in parts of Kwara State.

A source at the meeting revealed that Oba Ladoja pledged to wade into Igboho’s current troubles with the government, including his designation as a wanted person and the restrictions placed on his bank accounts.

Under the administration of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Igboho was declared wanted and accused of stockpiling weapons. His Soka residence in Ibadan was raided by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army on July 1, 2021, leading to the death of two of his aides and the arrest of 13 others.

During the visit, Igboho congratulated Oba Ladoja on ascending the throne, describing him as a leader widely admired in Ibadan and across Yorubaland. He also expressed readiness to work with the Federal Government to improve security in the South West.

“Olubadan has been a father figure to me since his days as governor of Oyo State. I commend Kabiyesi’s leadership qualities, humility, and enduring influence. His reign as Olubadan will no doubt further promote peace, unity, and development in Ibadanland and Yorubaland,” Igboho stated.