Olubadan Pledges Intervention in Sunday Igboho’s Federal Government Dispute

The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has assured Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, of his intervention in the challenges he continues to face with the Federal Government, including the freezing of his bank accounts.

Igboho, accompanied by loyal supporters, paid a visit to the monarch at his Bodija residence in Ibadan on Monday. The two leaders held a closed-door meeting that lasted about 40 minutes.

A statement released by Igboho’s media office on Wednesday explained that their discussions focused on the insecurity plaguing the South-West, particularly banditry in parts of Kwara State, as well as Igboho’s unresolved issues with the authorities.

“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 noted.

It would be recalled that in July 2021, operatives of the Department of State Services, backed by soldiers, stormed Igboho’s Soka residence in Ibadan. The raid led to the killing of two of his aides and the arrest of 13 others, following allegations that he was stockpiling arms — accusations Igboho repeatedly denied.

During his visit, Igboho congratulated the Olubadan on his ascension to the throne, describing him as “a father figure and a unifying leader across Ibadan and Yorubaland.” He further expressed readiness to work with the Federal Government to enhance security in the region.

“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 stated.

The intervention by the Olubadan is expected to shape the next phase of dialogue surrounding Igboho’s future and the wider push for regional security in the South-West.