Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has sought the intervention of the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, over his lingering face-off with the Federal Government.
Igboho, accompanied by his supporters, paid a courtesy visit to the monarch at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Monday, where both men held a closed-door meeting that lasted about 40 minutes.
A statement issued by Igboho’s media office on Wednesday said discussions focused on insecurity in the South-West, recent bandit attacks in Kwara State, and the restrictions placed on his bank accounts by the Federal Government.
“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 read.
It will be recalled that in July 2021, operatives of the Department of State Services, supported by soldiers, raided Igboho’s residence in Ibadan, killing two of his aides and arresting 13 others after accusing him of stockpiling arms.
During the visit, Igboho congratulated Ladoja on his ascension to the throne, describing him as a father figure and a revered leader in Yorubaland.
He also pledged to support efforts aimed at improving security in the South-West.
“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.