One of the Counsels to the Yoruba Nation Activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, Olusegun Falola, has said his client will return to Nigeria after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure in office.
Falola disclosed that his client will seek asylum in Benin Republic and France when he leaves prison and will not return to the country until President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure expires in 2023.
Igboho who’s currently standing trial in Benin Republic was arrested in Cotonou while trying to travel to Germany.
This was after Igboho fled Nigeria after he was declared wanted by the Department of State Services, DSS.
DSS declared Igboho wanted after an invasion of his house, and weapons were discovered during the raid.
Falola said that Igboho’s continued stay in Benin Republic was a blessing in disguise.
“Igboho’s arrest shows he was cheated, because he didn’t commit any criminal offence. He is under Benin Republic’s protection.
“Nigeria did not show up in court or bring up evidence against Igboho. So there are no criminal charges against him.
“When he leaves prison, he’ll demand asylum from other countries including France, and they will be ready to receive him.
“So he’ll return back to Nigeria when the administration that is against him leaves office.
“The judges asked him if he had land in Cotonou and he responded that he has a land in Seme.
“So, there is still danger ahead. Igboho’s asylum in Cotonou is for him to stay in the country and do his businesses in the country and also travel to Germany to either live there or to travel to and fro.
“He’ll use Benin as his new home until Buhari’s tenure is over just for his own safety,” said Falola.
