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Sunday Igboho Returns to Nigeria, Visits Olubadan of Ibadanland
Chief Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has returned to Nigeria after years in exile, arriving in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday, marking his first public appearance since leaving the country in 2021.
The Yoruba Nation activist touched down in Ibadan after his name was reportedly removed from the federal government’s wanted list under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, clearing the way for his return.
Upon arrival, Igboho proceeded to the palace of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, where he was welcomed by traditional rulers, supporters, and senior community figures.
Return After Legal and Political Battles
Igboho fled Nigeria in 2021 after a high‑profile operation by the Department of State Services at his Ibadan residence that led to violent clashes and the deaths of two of his associates. The incident resulted in him being declared wanted by authorities at the time and triggered years of legal and diplomatic complications as he remained outside the country.
His return comes amid sustained advocacy from Yoruba leaders and interventions by traditional rulers, including the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Ooni of Ife, which reportedly influenced the federal government’s decision to clear his name.
Warm Welcome From Supporters
Supporters and well‑wishers reportedly gathered at his Ibadan residence following news of his return, with many offering prayers and expressing relief over the development. Local media outlets report that the atmosphere was celebratory as Igboho’s supporters welcomed him home.
In statements through his spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki, Igboho expressed gratitude to traditional leaders, his supporters, and those who advocated for his return.
Implications and Future Outlook
Igboho’s homecoming is being seen as a significant shift in a chapter that once dominated national discourse on separatism, security, and federal‑regional relations. Analysts suggest that his return could reignite discussions on national unity, youth activism, and the role of traditional institutions in contemporary Nigerian politics.
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