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Olayomi Koiki, the spokesman of the embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, known as Sunday Igboho has alleged that enemies are plotting to eliminate him (Igboho).
Koiki said this in a podcast monitored by PLATFORM TIMES on Tuesday.
Recall that the 49-year-old agitator was arrested by operatives of Brigade Criminelle (Criminal Brigade) on July 19 in Cotonou.
All efforts to get him released proved abortive as Igboho has spent over 161 days in detention.
Koiki alleged that the Benin President, Patrice Talon was working with the Federal Government to extradite Igboho to Nigeria.
He said: “So many people have heard rumours in the past 24/48 hours. We know that God almighty is watching.
“If they are trying, they cannot be successful. If they are planning evil against Prof. Banji Akintoye and others, they are only trying but God’s power is superior.
“The enemies are trying to eliminate him (Igboho). Their plan is to eliminate him so that the Yoruba Nation agenda will be silenced, but God has shown that he is above them.
Igboho’s spokesman recounted past nationalists that suffered the same fate, added that Igboho’s release can never be won by legal precedence.
“If you think the legal route is what will set Igboho free, then we are wasting our time.
“Benin Republic judicial system is not working. Look at the way his case has been prolonged.
“I’ve spoken with our lawyer in Benin, and he told me that only the president can set him free.
“Now, diplomacy cannot work. We have to fight for our right.
“See the way they killed MKO Abiola, Funsho Williams – they were killed unjustly.
“We’ve issued so many ultimatum for Igboho’s release, but nothing has happened.”
