Yoruba Nation: Why Sunday Igboho Fled To Benin Republic – Yoruba Monarch

Reasons behind the escape of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, from Nigeria have been revealed.

A monarch close to the Yoruba rights activist said he fled Nigeria to Benin Republic to save his life.

The monarch said Igboho was “forced” to leave the country, noting that the agitator was ready to continue the fight against killer herdsmen.

According to the monarch, there was a disagreement among Igboho associates before he left the country.
While some wanted him to stay back to continue the struggle, others, especially his kinsmen, felt it was best for him to leave the country.

The respected monarch said Sunday Igboho departure from the country was not immediately after the Department of States Services invasion of his home as insinuated by some members of the public.

“He didn’t want to leave for Benin Republic. He had always said he preferred to face the battle in Nigeria but we felt the manner DSS raided his house and killed people was dangerous for him. We actually forced him to flee because of his safety. They went as if they had been directed to either kill him or bring him alive.” PUNCH quoted the monarch to have said.

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When asked if urging Sunday Igboho to flee would not affect the self-determination agitation, he said, “Yes, we want Yoruba Nation, but not at the expense of anyone’s life. There would not have even been an agitation if the government live up to their responsibilities.”

On the choice of Benin Republic, he said, “We have Yoruba-speaking people there. We have monarchs who still have ancestral traces to Nigeria. The Ooni and Alaafin still have a strong influence on some of their monarchs and we are of the belief that it was the best option. The monarchs gave him all the support he needed and we appreciate that.”

When asked how Sunday Igboho crossed Nigeria border to Benin Republic, he said, “Eledumare (God) did it.”

Sunday Igboho is currently facing charges on immigration offences in Benin Republic after he was arrested on Monday, alongside his wife, Ropo. However, his wife has been released.

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