Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Saturday granted forgiveness to Yoruba self-determination activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, during a widely attended reconciliation visit at the Ile Oodua Palace, Ile-Ife.
The historic gathering, which drew prominent Yoruba monarchs, traditional chiefs, and a massive crowd of supporters, marked a turning point in the once strained relationship between the revered monarch and the activist.
Visibly emotional, Igboho prostrated before the Ooni, offering an unreserved apology for his past remarks.
He admitted his words had been harsh and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to seek forgiveness.
“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.
“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,” Igboho said.
The activist also revealed that while imprisoned in the Benin Republic, he learnt that the Ooni had played a pivotal role in efforts to secure his release, despite his earlier criticisms.
He appealed to the monarch to intervene in lifting his name from the security watchlist and to assist in unfreezing his bank accounts, stressing his continued commitment to safeguarding Yorubaland.
“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.
Supporting his reconciliation, the Attah of Ayede-Ekiti, Oba Abdulmumini Orisagbemi, and the Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Rasheed Olabomi, praised Igboho for demonstrating humility.
They assured him that Yoruba traditional rulers had forgiven him and expressed confidence that the Ooni would use his influence to address his concerns.
In his royal remarks, the Ooni embraced Igboho as a “brilliant and courageous son of Yorubaland,” noting that his activism was not driven by selfish motives but by concern for the Yoruba 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.
The monarch assured Igboho that steps would be taken to resolve his outstanding issues, including his security status and frozen accounts.
“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 Ooni declared.
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