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PHOTOS: Yoruba Nation Agitator Sunday Igboho Apologises To Ooni Of Ife, Pleads For Support To Clear Watchlist Status
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, formally apologised to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, during a symbolic reconciliation visit to the Ile Oodua Palace in Ile-Ife on Saturday.
The move, witnessed by prominent Yoruba monarchs, traditional chiefs, and supporters, marked a major step toward mending strained relations between the activist and the revered monarch.
During the reconciliation meeting, Igboho prostrated before the Ooni and apologised for his previous public remarks against the monarch.
“I thank God for my life and for this moment. I never imagined Kabiyesi would honour me this way. I have offended him, and I am here to tender my apology,” Igboho said, according to PUNCH.
“Whoever I have wronged should also forgive me. A man may abuse a king in his absence, but no one insults a monarch to his face. Kabiyesi, please forgive me.”
The activist revealed that during his incarceration in the Benin Republic, he became aware of the Ooni’s behind-the-scenes efforts to secure his release, despite his earlier criticisms.
He used the opportunity to appeal for the monarch’s help in addressing lingering issues related to his security status.
“My priority is the security of our people. They are being killed, and I want to use my strength to defend them.
“I need your support to make this possible,” he pleaded, also requesting assistance in lifting his name from security watchlists and unfreezing his bank accounts.
Supporting the reconciliation, the Attah of Ayede-Ekiti, Oba Abdulmumini Orisagbemi, and the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Rasheed Olabomi, commended Igboho for demonstrating humility.
They assured Igboho of the forgiveness of Yoruba traditional rulers and expressed confidence in the Ooni’s willingness to intervene in resolving his challenges.
Responding to the heartfelt appeal, the Ooni embraced Igboho, describing him as a “brilliant and courageous son of Yorubaland” whose activism stemmed from genuine concern for his people.
“Patience and humility always prevail. Many insulted me when matters became difficult, but I remained calm because I understood.
“I held private discussions with former President Muhammadu Buhari over your case. I thank God that you are alive today,” the Ooni said.
Reaffirming his support, the monarch added, “You are my son, and I harbour no anger against you.
Some advised me not to receive you in Ife, but I told them you are fighting for our people.
All matters will be settled. We must put aside divisions and unite as one Yoruba family.”
The reconciliation is expected to open the door to further dialogue and support for Igboho, who has remained a polarising figure in the fight for Yoruba self-determination.
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A fire outbreak has occurred at the mattress section of the Ogun–Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ), Igbesa, on Sunday.
It was gathered that the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.
The incident has reportedly caused chaos and fear among students living around the Obanla axis of the area.
In a video obtained by our correspondent, students were seen running out of their hostels as the thick smoke covered the sky.
An eyewitness, Kuwhede Vincent, a student of the Ogun State Institute of Technology, OGITECH, Igbesa, disclosed that there was a loud noise followed by smoke and fire.
Vincent said, “ It started around 8 am in the morning, we first saw smoke then fire coming from the company.
“The company is very close to my hostel but I don’t think any hostel was affected. We just carried our bag because we don’t know what can happen next”.
He noted that the fire service were on ground to curtail the fire.
Reacting to the incident, President of the Student Union Government in OGITECH, Ilo Fadilu Temitope, in a statement signed by its secretary, Moses Josephine and PRO Segbetin Sunday, and made available to called for calm among students, urging them to be vigilant, and adhere strictly to safety measures.
Part of the statement reads, “The attention of the Students’ Union Government has been drawn to information reaching us regarding a fire outbreak at the Ogun–Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ), Igbesa, which is in close proximity to some student hostels around the Obanla axis.
“While relevant authorities are reportedly responding to the situation, the Students’ Union deems it necessary to prioritize the safety and well-being of all students.
“In view of this, students especially those residing around Obanla axis and its environs are hereby advised to remain calm but vigilant, and to strictly observe the following safety measures: Avoid unnecessary movement towards the affected area or fire scene, stay indoors where it is safe to do so and keep doors and windows closed if there is smoke in the environment, switch off electrical appliances and gas sources as a precaution.”
As of the time of filing this report, there has not been any official statement on the cause of the incident.
When contacted by our correspondent, the Commissioner of the State’s Ministry of Environment, Ola Oresanya said, “Thanks for the information, I will work on it immediately.”
Many houses affected as fire guts Ogun Free Trade Zone pic.twitter.com/pYIjbLwGhJ
— Temitope Hassan (@temihat) January 11, 2026
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