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The Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, South West Governors and traditional rulers in Yoruba land over his recent freedom after almost five years in exile.
Recall that Igboho, who had been in exile after being declared wanted by the immediate past administration of Late President Muhammad Buhari, over allegation of stockpiling arms and ammunition, returned to Nigeria on Monday.
On July 1, 2021, a combined team of the Department of State Services (DSS) and military personnel, raided his residence in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, in botched attempt to arrest him, where two of his aides were killed and 13 others apprehended.
However, in a statement issued on Friday, Igboho specifically expressed gratitude to Tinubu, for granting him pardon, saying “I deeply appreciate the mercy and magnanimity of our revered President Bola Tinubu, who graciously granted me freedom to return to Nigeria after intervention by stakeholders in the traditional institution.”
The statement reads, “While I would not take this opportunity and freedom for granted, I am ready to collaborate with the Federal Government in tackling the ravaging insecurity and support measures aimed at enhancing peace and socioeconomic growth in the country, mostly especially in the South West.
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“It is also very germane to appreciate all the South West State governors, namely Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Ademola Adeleke (Osun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti) and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), for their critical support and enviable roles.
“While commending the South West governors, I want to single out Governor Seyi Makinde for his giant strides in the steady development of Oyo State. The visible impacts of his administration in virtually all the sectors and enviable infrastructural growth of this state have greatly turned around the aesthetics of Oyo to the envy of all.
“Similarly, I want to congratulate him on the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Oyo State, which showcased noble roles played by statesmen and past leaders, whose significant contributions laid stronger pedestal for the healthy developments being witnessed today.
“But my gratitude over the current freedom which I savour would be ineffectual without recognising the timely intervention of all Yoruba monarchs. Special recognition goes to the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olushola Alao, and other monarchs too numerous to mention.
“Besides, the love and support from all Yoruba indigenes are too massive and I will continue to cherish everyone while also recommitting myself to the peace, unity, growth and protection of the collective interest of our ethnic nationality, “the statement concluded.
