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Soyinka to FG: Apologise to Igboho over invasion of his residence

By Oluseye Ojo

Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has called on the Federal Government to apologise to Yoruba nation activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over the invasion of his Ibadan residence by a combined team of the Department of State Security (DSS) and Nigerian Army on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Soyinka described the invasion, which led to the killing of two of Igboho’s aides and the arrest of 13 supporters, as “unlawful and criminal”.

He made the call in a video posted by Igboho’s media aide, Olayomi Koiki, saying the government should stop pursuing Igboho as a criminal and instead offer him an apology.

“My advice is not so much to Igboho but to the government that they should stop pursuing this person as a criminal because you (government) have begun by acting in a criminal fashion against him.

“If and when Igboho comes to trial, I guarantee you that the government will be very embarrassed. It’s not in the interest of the government.”

Soyinka urged the government to “tell Igboho we made a mistake, we should not have acted this way, you are no longer wanted, go back to your home and in fact escort him to his home quietly and let him resume his normal life.”

The Nobel Laureate also questioned the government’s declaration of Igboho as wanted, saying he has probably gone underground to protect himself and continue his struggle.

“I’m not talking about the secessionist aspect. I’m talking about what Igboho came out to do and I believe it is still his mission in this nation to protect, defend his own people and to let the aggressors know that they are not lords of this nation and not any section of it apart from what they are constitutionally entitled to,” he said.


Soyinka warned that if Igboho is brought to trial, the government would be embarrassed, saying it is up to Igboho to decide what to do next.

“He knows what the circumstances were. He knows what happened before his people were killed and he’s the only one who can decide for himself. I cannot advise him,” he said.

The invasion of Igboho’s residence was carried out during the regime of former President Muhammadu Buhari, over allegations that he was stockpiling arms and ammunition.



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I hope the fg apologies to igboho here

Apologies to Sunday Igboho? Never!

The FG should apologize to Igboho but shouldn't apologize to Nnamdi kanu

The Nigerian standard of justice system

But why baba no talk about Nnamdi Kanu??

Soyinka is indirectly saying apologize to my kinsman and kill the other from another region.

muyico:
But why baba no talk about Nnamdi Kanu??

Igboho didn't declare a war on the Nigerian state but Nnamdi Kanu clearly declared war on the Nigerian state including his own people. Igboho didn't instruct that military and security officials should be unalived which Nnamdi Kanu did. Igboho didn't establish a non state security apparatus to fight against the state actors which Nnamdi Kanu.
I see how you people are trying to deceive gullible people about Igboho and Kanu been thesame. No they aren't

muyico:
But why baba no talk about Nnamdi Kanu??

He was sent to prison for several years because of Iboes
He came to realise they are ingrates

Fate has put this man in a good position. Why did he come low to divisive, tribal politics?

And what about Nnamdi Kanu? Two faced shameless bigot

mascot87:
Igboho didn't declare a war on the Nigerian state but Nnamdi Kanu clearly declared war on the Nigerian state including his own people. Igboho didn't instruct that military and security officials should be unalived which Nnamdi Kanu did. Igboho didn't establish a non state security apparatus to fight against the state actors which Nnamdi Kanu.
I see how you people are trying to deceive gullible people about Igboho and Kanu been thesame. No they aren't

I gat your points, even his people no want his release! Bcus he giving them unrest nite

The government should have a rethink and allow the man to be.

LagosOrigin:
The FG should apologize to Igboho but shouldn't apologize to Nnamdi kanu

The Nigerian standard of justice system

I believe namadi kunu one way or the other has some kinsmen too. His kinsmen should ask whatever they want from the FG too. All man for himself. At least we all saw how Igboho kinsmen all went to Benin republic to get him released. Fight your battle 🤡

DatNiggaDaz:

You nor go cry ke 😁😁

mascot87:
Igboho didn't declare a war on the Nigerian state but Nnamdi Kanu clearly declared war on the Nigerian state including his own people. Igboho didn't instruct that military and security officials should be unalived which Nnamdi Kanu did. Igboho didn't establish a non state security apparatus to fight against the state actors which Nnamdi Kanu.
I see how you people are trying to deceive gullible people about Igboho and Kanu been thesame. No they aren't

Yes Kanu declared war against Nigeria by going against terrorist fulanis herdmen Nigeria government is protecting.



But Sunday Igboho and Oduduwa agitators declared peace 👇👇👇👇

Prof, you too like to dey play

The government of the day is not interested in pursuing Igboho's case. They are more interested in the case of Kanu who is still stuck in the dungeon of his own making.

Abeg, make we hear word

It's a tribal thing and we know. MNK stood for values and is still standing today.

Noise makers

Ask any Yoruba person, if Yoruba was a country, will they want Tinubu as their president ?

Then you’ll realise the mission of Yorubas against Nigerians