Yoruba nation activist and self-determination campaigner Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has formally appealed to the federal government to remove his name from its security wanted list.
The plea was made during a visit to the palace of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, in Oyo State.
Igboho stated he is not a criminal and expressed frustration over the restrictions placed on him since his name was declared wanted by the previous administration.
He highlighted difficulties in accessing his Nigerian passport and bank accounts as a result of being labeled a security threat. His forced exile has prevented him from freely returning to Nigeria, a situation he described as tiring.
The activist, who rose to prominence in 2021 after issuing an ultimatum to armed herdsmen to vacate Ibarapa land following attacks on local farmers, emphasized his willingness to support efforts aimed at addressing insecurity in the South-West region if freed.
Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Alao, sympathized with Igboho and assured him of support, promising to write to the federal government and South-West governors within 48 hours to advocate for the removal of Igboho’s name from the wanted list.
The monarch maintained that Igboho is not a criminal but a patriot whose activism has contributed to Yoruba political advancement.
Oba Alao also pledged to recommend Igboho for a leadership role in the proposed local vigilante security structure in the South-West, encouraging unity among governors to facilitate Igboho’s freedom and reintegration into Nigeria.
Igboho’s appeal marks a renewed effort to clear his name and return to normalcy after years of federal scrutiny and exile linked to allegations of inciting violence and arms stockpiling, charges he denies.
