The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has appealed to monarchs and leaders of the Yoruba race to rally President Muhammadu Buhari for the unconditional release of the Yoruba agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho.
In a statement signed by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, on Sunday, Oluwo said Igboho’s release would forestall unity among the tribes in the country, appealing to the Yoruba monarchs to unite and use their strength and goodwill to secure his release.
The monarch also implored the Federal Government to reach out to the Benin Republic on bilateral grounds and ensure Igboho is safely returned to Nigeria without further delay.
He said such a move will strengthen the trust which Nigerians have in the ongoing government led by President Buhari.
Part of the statement read, “The controversies surrounding the continuous detention of Sunday Igboho can be addressed if the Yoruba Monarchs, elders and stakeholders are ready to take a walk to President Muhammed Buhari.
“Sunday Igboho is our son. I urge stakeholders in Yoruba affairs to harmonize their interests, come together and approach the country’s leaders for the release of the embattled Igboho.
“Granting such a request will entrench the unity of Nigeria and foster a harmonious understanding. Only the federal government has the exclusive charisma to liberate the face of Yoruba nation agitator at this critical time. Our son must be rescued. Releasing Igboho without recourse to legal lingering litigation will earn the government credit. It is a credit of maturity and unity.”