Sunday Igboho visits Ooni of Ife, seeks forgiveness
The ancient city of Ile-Ife came alive on Saturday as Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, paid a reconciliatory visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
During the visit, Igboho tendered an unreserved public apology, admitting to past mistakes and seeking the monarch’s forgiveness for critical remarks he had made against him.
“I have offended the Ooni in the past, and I am here to seek his forgiveness. Whoever I may have offended should please forgive me,” Igboho said, visibly emotional as he addressed the gathering of Yoruba traditional rulers, chiefs, and supporters.
He revealed that while in detention in the Benin Republic, he was surprised to learn that the Ooni had played a crucial role in efforts to secure his release despite his earlier criticisms.
He further appealed to the monarch to use his influence to facilitate the removal of his name from security watchlists and the unfreezing of his bank accounts.
“My priority remains the security of Yorubaland. Our people are being killed, and we cannot continue like this. Kabiyesi, please help us make this possible,” he pleaded.
The Attah of Ayede-Ekiti, Oba Abdulmumini Orisagbemi, and the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Rasheed Olabomi, commended Igboho for demonstrating humility, assuring him that Yoruba traditional rulers had forgiven him.
In his response, the Ooni urged Igboho to embrace patience and humility, describing them as essential virtues of leadership. He disclosed that he had held several meetings with former President Muhammadu Buhari on Igboho’s behalf and thanked God for his survival.
“You are my son, and I am not angry with you. You are a pride to the Yoruba race. All issues concerning your name on the wanted list and your frozen bank accounts will be resolved. Let us put aside fights and unite for the progress of Yorubaland,” Oba Ogunwusi said.
The monarch also lauded President Bola Tinubu for upholding Yoruba Omoluabi values in governance, expressing confidence that his administration would support Yoruba interests.
