Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho has accused the Nigerian Government of attempting to eliminate him in Republique du Benin.
Igboho revealed that the Nigerian Government was planning to eliminate him to silence the Yoruba Nation agitation.
He spoke through his spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, in a podcast on Tuesday evening, December 28.
He said: “The enemies are trying to eliminate Igboho. Their plan is to eliminate him so that the Yoruba Nation agenda will be silenced, but God has shown that he is above them.”
Koiki also disclosed that Igboho can’t be released through the legal route because the Benin Republic judiciary is not working.
He lamented that the diplomatic approach has failed, adding that the Benin Republic President, Talon has refused to set Igboho free.
“If you think the legal route is what will set Igboho free, then we are wasting our time.
“Benin Republic judicial system is not working. Look at the way his case has been prolonged.
“I’ve spoken with our lawyer in Benin, and he told me that only the president can set him free.
“Now, diplomacy cannot work. We have to fight for our rights.
“We’ve issued so many ultimatum for Igboho’s release, but nothing has happened,” he added.
Igboho had escaped to Benin Republic in the heat of the manhunt for him by the Nigerian government. He was declared wanted following the invasion of his Ibadan residence by the Department of State Service, DSS.
DSS had claimed it raided Igboho’s residence over allegation that the agitator is stockpiling arms and ammunition.
Igboho was however arrested at an airport in Cotonou, while trying to escape to Germany, with his wife.
