Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Igboho, has asked the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to intervene with President Bola Tinubu. He wants his name removed from the Federal Government’s wanted list.
The Department of State Services declared Igboho wanted in July 2021 for allegedly stockpiling arms, but he visited the Ooni at Ile Oodua Palace on Saturday. He was accompanied by friends and associates and apologized for his past verbal attacks against the monarch.
“I want you to forgive and forget my past wrongs. You are my father and you cannot do away with me. I know you have forgiven me by this warm reception,” Igboho said.
He also sought assistance in unfreezing his bank accounts. “I want the embargo on my account lifted, and I know you can help me,” he added. Igboho noted that during a visit to the Olowo of Owo, he was told to see the Ooni, the overall authority.
On security in the South-West, Igboho reaffirmed his readiness to tackle criminals hiding in forests. “You organised a summit recently. I was in Germany then, but I joined virtually. During the event, you honoured me. After the programme, I burst into tears because I was overwhelmed by emotions.,” he said.
“I told the person beside me that this was the same Ooni that I once abused. At that moment, I knew you are Oodua’s reincarnate. I want you to keep working on the security issue in Yorubaland. The insecurity in the North and other parts of the country is creeping into Yorubaland.
“I want you to send us into the forest. We will flush out all those kidnappers. We have the capacity to protect our people. Oodua’s descendants are not slaves to the Fulani. As I always tell people, Ooni is the head of all monarchs in Nigeria.”
Oba Ogunwusi commended Igboho’s commitment to the Yoruba cause and said he forgave him for past attacks. The Ooni also promised to assist in lifting restrictions on Igboho’s movement.
“Some of you have abused me in the past, but whenever I saw your posts, I just laughed them off. I know you are concerned but you can see the reason why I was preaching patience then, “the Ooni said.
He added that he would ensure Igboho’s name is removed from the wanted list. “Ile-Ife is the source of the universe, and no one wants peace and the development of Yorubaland more than I do. However, when you associate with those who don’t like you, you must look for a solution. Let’s do away with fighting, it will not bring any good development to Yorubaland. That is why I keep calm most of the time,” Oba Ogunwusi concluded
