Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has appealed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, to intervene in the challenges he faces with the Federal Government, particularly the freezing of his bank accounts.
Igboho, who was accompanied by his supporters, visited the Olubadan at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Monday, where both men reportedly held a 40-minute closed-door meeting.
In a statement released by Igboho’s media office on Wednesday, discussions at the meeting focused on insecurity in the South-West, banditry in parts of Kwara State, and his ongoing legal and political battles with the Federal Government.
“The Olubadan promised to look into the issues surrounding Igboho, including the embargo on his bank accounts and his designation as a wanted person,” the statement read in part.
During the visit, Igboho congratulated Oba Ladoja on his ascension to the throne, describing him as a respected leader across Ibadanland and Yorubaland.
“Olubadan has been a father figure to me since his time as governor. His reign will no doubt further promote peace, unity, and development in Ibadanland and Yorubaland,” Igboho said.
He further expressed his willingness to collaborate with relevant authorities to strengthen security in the South-West, stressing that the safety of the people must remain a priority.
It would be recalled that in 2021, the Department of State Services, in collaboration with the military, raided Igboho’s residence in Soka, Ibadan, killing two of his aides and arresting 13 others, after accusing him of stockpiling weapons.
