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.
He visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, in what many described as a symbolic moment of reconciliation.
The embattled activist tendered an unreserved apology to the monarch, openly seeking forgiveness for past comments he made against the royal father.
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The visit attracted prominent Yoruba traditional rulers, chiefs, and Igboho’s supporters, creating an atmosphere charged with emotion and reconciliation.
Addressing the gathering, Igboho said, “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.
“I never knew Kabiyesi would honour me in this manner.”
He revealed that during his imprisonment in the Benin Republic, he was surprised to learn that the Ooni had played a significant role in securing his release despite his earlier criticisms.
He also appealed to Oba Ogunwusi to help remove his name from the security watchlist and facilitate the unfreezing of his bank accounts, stressing, “My priority remains the security of Yorubaland.
“Our people are being killed, and we cannot continue like this.”
In their remarks, the Attah of Ayede-Ekiti, Oba Abdulmumini Orisagbemi, and the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Rasheed Olabomi, commended Igboho for his humility and assured him of forgiveness.
Responding, the Ooni said, “You are my son, and I am not angry with you. Some advised me against receiving you, 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 frozen accounts will be resolved.”
