Yoruba nation agitator Chief oSunday Adeyem, popularly known as ‘Sunday Igboho,’ has slammed human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, over a comment that he (Igboho) is engaging in transactional politics and activism.
Igboho stated that his agitation for effective security in the South-West and support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027 remained his inalienable constitutional rights, rooted in promoting the Yoruba’s collective interest and Nigeria’s healthy development.
A statement by Igboho’s media aide, Olayomi Koiki, knocked Sowore for reportedly labelling Igboho’s activism “amala politics” in a recent viral video circulating on social media.
Igboho described Sowore’s comment as an inconsequential rant that the public should ignore.
The statement reads, “We strongly reject the characterization of Igboho’s activism as transactional. Such a myopic position misrepresents the intent and focus of our agitation on effective grassroots security in the Southwest 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 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.
“Igboho’s advocacy places a premium on addressing insecurity across Yorubaland, marked by persistent violence, 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 vivid response to real and ongoing threats faced by communities in the region.
“Latest security incidents in Northern Nigeria, including reported explosions in Maiduguri as of yesterday, 16 March 2026, Koiki queries the broader effectiveness of long-term revolutionary advocacy.
“We challenge Sowore to assess the situation in his home state of Ondo, considering growing cases of banditry, kidnapping, and attacks on rural communities. The impacts on vulnerable groups, including farmers, traditional rulers, women, and children, are massive, just as several communities have reportedly suffered destruction.
“These realities reinforce Igboho’s long-standing call dating back to 2020 for localized security measures and stronger regional protection strategies. Labelling our agitation and noble efforts as “amala politics” undermines the urgency of the security crisis and the legitimacy of grassroots agitation.”
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
