Oluwo urges Yoruba monarchs, stakeholders to secure Sunday Igboho’s release

BLESSING AKOROWOSI, Osogbo

An Osun State monarch, Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has enjoined Yoruba monarchs, elders and stakeholders to take a walk to Buhari on the release of the Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo Igboho.

Oba Akanbi stated that the release of Sunday Igboho will go a long way in strengthening the unity of Nigeria.

Oluwo, according to a statement by his media aide, Alli Ibraheem appealed to Yoruba monarchs to harmonize their interest towards the release of Sunday Igboho.

He premised his argument on oneness of Nigeria and could be further cemented on release of Sunday Igboho and Nnamdi Kanu.

The monarch urged Buhari to honour Yoruba kings and stakeholders, saying such a cachet will convince Yorubas home and abroad to respect the unity of Nigeria.

Oluwo urged the federal government to effectively relate with Benin Republic on bilateral ground and ensure Igboho is safely returned to Nigeria without further trial. He said such action will encourage more patriots from Yoruba land.

The statement read in part, “The controversies surrounding the continuous detention of Sunday Igboho can be addressed should the Yoruba Monarchs, elders and stakeholders  ready to take a walk to President Muhammed Buhari. Sunday Igboho is our son, he has made some mistakes which are realizable on the agitation for Yoruba nation. The approach is jeopardizing the intention. I urge stakeholders in Yoruba affairs to harmonize their interest, come together and approach the country’s leaders for the release of embattled Igboho”

“Granting such request will entrench the unity of Nigeria and foster an harmonious understanding. Only 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 a credit. It is a credit of maturity and unity.”

Oba Akanbi called on Nigerians to continuously exhibit love, maturity and loyalty capable of sustaining the unity of Nigeria.