Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly called Sunday Igboho, has lauded former president Olusegun Obasanjo and Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka following his release from detention in Benin Republic.
Chronicle NG reports that Igboho stated on Sunday that he was now legally free to depart Cotonou, the Benin Republic’s capital, for Nigeria and other nations.
“I am now free to return to Nigeria and visit any country in the world. I fulfilled all the legal conditions attached to my bail a few years ago, and I am coming home to Nigeria, my country of origin, any moment from now.
“I can confirm to you that I am now free to come back to Nigeria. There is no legal encumbrance again. Even though I have been living in Cotonou for some time, I can confirm to you categorically that I have now secured the liberty to leave Cotonou for Nigeria,” Igboho told the journalist on Sunday.
Igboho, who was full of thanks after his release, said, “First of all, my sincere appreciation goes to God almighty, the master of the universe, for making this day. I want to say a big thank you to all Yoruba sons and daughters all over the world for their love and support before and after the loss of my dear mother, though she’s still kept at the mortuary, waiting for me to come and give her the befitting burial that she deserves.
“I give special thanks to President Talon of the Benin Republic and to all members of his cabinet. My gratitude goes to my heroic father, Professor Banji Akintoye, and Professor Wole Soyinka for their support in the course of the struggle. May God reward you, Baba, for standing courageously for our Yoruba nation and me. You promised to stand by me through my ordeal in the Benin Republic, and you have fulfilled your promise.”
Igboho added that he “will not forget to appreciate former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Baba Ayo Adebanjo for their roles, even though only God gives freedom. Let me use this opportunity to say thank you to all religious leaders, pastors, Muslim clerics, and traditional worshippers for their prayers day and night.
“Our royal fathers, Obas and Chiefs in Yoruba land, your love and support are so appreciated. But we need more of your support to deliver our lands from slavery because Yoruba land is ours.
“Although I have many Obas on my list, Olugbon of Orile Igbon and deputy chairman, Oyo State Council of Obas, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, Kabiesi Oba Topspin o ni Bariga of Bariga, Oba Tejuoso, Oni Kenta of Orile Kenta, Olugbo of Ugbo kingdom, Oba Fredrick Akinruntan Obateru, thanks immensely for your love.
“I must not forget to appreciate the Megarally USA under Prophet Ologunloluwa and the Directorate under the leadership of Barrister Ogedengbe. Special thanks to Ilana Omo Oodua, Canada and Igbega Omo Oodua USA and Canada.”
