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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed comments by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over what he described as transactional politics and activism.

PUNCH Online reports that Sowore’s comment followed a viral video in which the activist criticised what he described as “transactional politics” among some regional agitators and influencers, accusing them of aligning with political actors for personal or material benefit.

In the video, Sowore appeared to reference Igboho, suggesting that his recent political positions, including support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid, reflected what he termed “amala politics” — a colloquial expression often used to imply opportunistic or interest-driven engagement rather than principled activism.

Igboho, in a statement issued by his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, criticised Sowore for allegedly describing his activism as “amala politics” in a recent viral video circulating on social media.

He described the comment as an inconsequential rant that should be ignored by the public.

Igboho argued that his agitation for improved security in the South-West and his support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 were constitutional rights aimed at promoting the collective interests of the Yoruba people and the development of Nigeria.

He said, “We strongly reject the characterisation of Igboho’s activism as transactional. Such a myopic position misrepresents the intent and focus of our agitation on effective grassroots security in the South-West and Nigeria as a whole.

“How many protests did Sowore organise to push for my freedom? Sowore’s claim of fighting for the masses contradicts his alleged daily lodging expenses of N450,000 at a popular Lagos hotel.

“I cannot be compelled to endorse political figures such as Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar, or even align with Sowore’s political platform. I have the right to make independent political decisions based on the security and collective interests of the Yoruba people.”

He added that Igboho’s advocacy prioritises addressing insecurity across Yorubaland, including killings of farmers, kidnappings along highways and attacks on traditional rulers and royal institutions.

Koiki, however, clarified that these concerns form the basis of Igboho’s movement rather than any ambition for political office or revolutionary leadership.

The statement added, “While Sowore has consistently promoted nationwide revolution as a pathway to leadership, Igboho’s approach is rooted in protecting lives, land and property within Yoruba territory. This agitation is a response to real and ongoing threats faced by communities in the region.

“Latest security incidents in northern Nigeria, including reported explosions in Maiduguri on March 16, 2026, also raise questions about the broader effectiveness of long-term revolutionary advocacy.

“We challenge Sowore to assess the situation in his home state of Ondo State, considering the growing cases of banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities.”


The statement added that the impact of insecurity on vulnerable groups, including farmers, traditional rulers, women and children, had been severe, with several communities reportedly affected.

“These realities reinforce Igboho’s long-standing call since 2020 for localised security measures and stronger regional protection strategies.

“Labelling our agitation and efforts as ‘amala politics’ undermines the urgency of the security crisis and the legitimacy of grassroots agitation,” the statement concluded.

Source: https://punchng.com/2027-igboho-dismisses-sowores-comment-on-transactional-politics

Sowore always talks like he's the Only Perfect humanbeing in Nigeria. He criticises everyone except himself.


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I have laboured vigorously, I have toiled day and night, I have cast my nets on all oceans, but luck hasn't smiled at me. I'm going through crises from acute food shortage & hardship

There is a difference between freedom fighting
And political bruhaha

Of course it's an Amala politics. Security is worse in south west and all over the country since Tinubu ascended throne but we never heard Igboho make noise about it, rather he is cheering Tinubu to continue with his incompetence.
Amala politics indeed.

Let Igboho join Sowore's party and endorse his candidacy, the story will change.

*How many protests did Sowore organise to push for my freedom? Sowore’s claim of fighting for the masses contradicts his alleged daily lodging expenses of N450,000 at a popular Lagos hotel."

Sir, the highlighted part of your response clearly explains the reason for your alignment. We understand that if you cannot fight them, you join them, but own it and stop beating around the bush. You are neither the first nor will you be the last. Reno, Cubana both the boss and his apprentice and Bewala have all joined the ship.

Why should Sowore protest for your freedom? Also he didn’t mention any name when he said AMAla politics.

From ọmọ wa ni ẹ jẹ o ṣe to Wild Wild West politics of thuggery and threats. I thought they said they were popular. You can never equal Awolowo. In your wildest dreams. All of these behaviours are not omoluabi, they are just thug life. Do you all remember the first week the President came into office, Asari Dokubo visited Aso Rock and made threats? It's no surprise. Those who lived in Lagos in 1999-2007 knew how thugs were elevated to threat levels and why no Governor in Lagos, including the tax people can not take agberos out of the roads. By the way, Awo believed in educating the children of the poor, not empowering them with palliatives.

But we all know that is true

No matter how you deny it

Why I am supporting Tinubu is because no other candidate is better than him currently

what does igboho have to say on the worsening insecurity in his southwest which have become worse than during the buhari era he was agitating for oduduwa republic.
Pure Amala Politics

Sowore was right on this...

This is not my concern, has the president or the VP visit the Maiduguri bombing, not even Reno or bwala.
Or the data boys, failed administration

Well in my opinion and my question has anything changed in the security of the west side
Is their killings by fulani or it has stop
And did the government do anything to secure the western side oj security

I dont want issues with both of you though you all did your best
We shouldn't give in to cheap talk about each other

I'm a supporter of sowore... Igboho demonstration against the fulanis terrorising his village is greater than anything sowore has ever done

Amala activism and politics. Sowore sef. Lol.

amala politics


It is what it is


My condolences to those that died under Igbogho...


They died for nothing

Tribal politics, it's an error comparing Nnamdi Kanu with Igboho, they are not on the same level in terms of education, charisma, exposure and prestige

Some people and bad mouth ehn. Someone up there said “Amala politics”. Na wa o

Serious hardship
Serious pains

Please remove Yoruba agitator from Sunday Igboho name ....
Rather put.....Yoruba Chameleon or Alligator

Typical of them. Just a few of them get sense that's why I respect Sowore. He calls a spade a spade

Igboho is now standing on the mandate, no longer pursuing the Oduduwa Republic.

Let’s hope that when Tinubu’s tenure ends, he doesn’t return to agitation, because the mandate he’s standing on has an expiry date: four years, max.

I am yoruba but this is hogwash from igboho......he needs to change his spokesman,very poor........igboho has joined partisan politics, its within his rights to do so,if pastors and imams can endorse candidates whats wrong with igboho doing same.........mnk and igboho dont share same ideologues and their approach is different but they are all well within their rights to pursue their interests.

Igboho the oduduwa and his people abandoner

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Sowore always talks like he's the Only Perfect humanbeing in Nigeria. He criticises everyone except himself.

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I have laboured vigorously, I have toiled day and night, I have cast my nets on all oceans, but luck hasn't smiled at me. I'm going through crises from acute food shortage & hardship

Are you going through crisis from food shortage and hardship because of amala transactional politics that Sowore talked about, which Tinubu is king of

IGBOHO should just keep quiet.

He talks too much

Like parrot!


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PBAT TILL 2031!
Minority will have their say,Majority will have their way!

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Igboho is now standing on the mandate, no longer pursuing the Oduduwa Republic.

Let’s hope that when Tinubu’s tenure ends, he doesn’t return to agitation, because the mandate he’s standing on has an expiry date: four years, max.

Did Tinubu not agitate for Nigeria to break up in the past?

Igboho learned transactional politics from the doyen of politics for the sake of politics, rather than for the sake of governance.