Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed remarks made by activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, over his political stance and activism.
Igboho maintained that his agitation for improved security in the South-West and his support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential second-term bid in 2027 are constitutional rights that no individual can challenge.
In a statement issued through his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, Igboho criticised Sowore for allegedly describing his activism as “amala politics” in a viral video circulating on social media. He rejected the comment and said it misrepresented the purpose of his activities and advocacy.
The statement argued that Igboho’s movement is focused on addressing security concerns across Yorubaland, including killings of farmers, kidnappings along highways and attacks on traditional rulers and communities in the region.
Igboho also questioned Sowore’s claims of championing the interests of ordinary Nigerians, asking how many protests had been organised to demand his release during the period he faced legal challenges.
He further stated that he cannot be compelled to support political figures such as Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar, nor align with Sowore’s political platform, emphasising that he has the right to make independent political decisions based on what he considers the interests of the Yoruba people.
The statement added that Igboho’s activism is rooted in the protection of lives, land and property within Yoruba territory, stressing that the agitation is driven by security realities affecting communities in the South-West.
It also challenged Sowore to examine the security situation in his home state of Ondo and other parts of the region where cases of kidnapping, banditry and attacks on rural communities have been reported.
Igboho maintained that describing the agitation as “amala politics” undermines the seriousness of the security crisis and the efforts being made to mobilise grassroots responses to protect communities.
He reiterated that his advocacy is not driven by a quest for political power but by a desire to promote safety, stability and development across the region.
