The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged to intervene in the ongoing travails of Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, particularly concerning the Federal Government’s actions against him, including the freezing of his bank accounts.
Igboho, accompanied by a group of supporters, paid a visit to the monarch at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Monday. The meeting, which lasted approximately 40 minutes, focused on security concerns in the South-West and Igboho’s protracted dispute with the Federal Government.
A statement issued by Igboho’s media office on Wednesday revealed that the discussions addressed insecurity across the region, recent bandit attacks in parts of Kwara State, and the legal and financial restrictions currently placed on the activist.
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“The Olubadan promised to intervene on the challenges faced by Igboho, including his designation as a wanted person and the embargo placed on his bank accounts,” the statement noted.
It will be recalled that in July 2021, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), in conjunction with the military, stormed Igboho’s residence in the Soka area of Ibadan. The raid resulted in the deaths of two of his aides and the arrest of 13 others, following allegations of illegal arms stockpiling.
During the courtesy visit, Igboho congratulated Oba Ladoja on his recent ascension to the throne, commending his influence and wide acceptance across Ibadanland and Yorubaland. He also expressed willingness to collaborate with the Federal Government in efforts to improve regional security.
“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 stated.
