- Sunday Igboho Apologises to Ooni of Ife Over Past Outburst
- Igboho acknowledged that insulting a royal father was an error on his part
- Traditional rulers praised Igboho’s humility and assured him of forgiveness
The ancient city of Ile-Ife was filled with excitement on Saturday as Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, paid a historic visit to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.
Eko Hot Blog reports that during the visit, Igboho tendered an unreserved apology to the monarch, admitting past mistakes and seeking forgiveness for critical remarks he had previously made.
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The meeting, held at the Ooni’s palace, attracted prominent Yoruba traditional rulers, chiefs, and supporters of the activist.
Visibly emotional, Igboho acknowledged that insulting a royal father was an error on his part. “I thank God for my life and for this day. I never knew Kabiyesi would honour me in this manner. 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,” he said.
He also disclosed that while in detention in the Benin Republic, he learned of the Ooni’s behind-the-scenes efforts in securing his release, despite his earlier criticisms. Igboho appealed to the monarch to help facilitate the removal of his name from the security watchlist 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. I want to use my strength and voice to champion the cause of Yoruba security. Kabiyesi, please help us to make this possible,” he pleaded.
Supporting his gesture, the Attah of Ayede-Ekiti, Oba Abdulmumini Orisagbemi, and the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Rasheed Olabomi, praised Igboho’s humility and assured him that Yoruba traditional rulers had forgiven him.
In his response, Ooni Ogunwusi urged Igboho and his followers to embrace patience and humility, describing them as the foundation of true leadership.
“One thing I have learnt is that a patient and humble person will always triumph. When many of you abused me, I smiled because I understood.
I had several private meetings with former President Muhammadu Buhari concerning you, and I thank God you are alive today. It was not easy,” the monarch revealed.
The Ooni affirmed that he bore no grudge against Igboho, describing him as a son and a pride to the Yoruba people.
He pledged to support efforts to resolve issues surrounding Igboho’s security status and frozen accounts.
“You are my son, and I am not angry with you. You are a pride to the Yoruba race. Some advised me against receiving you in Ife, but I told them what you are doing is not for yourself alone; it is for the good of our people.
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,” Ooni said.
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