Chief Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, returned to Nigeria on July 22, 2025, after nearly three years abroad and was met by a massive, jubilant crowd of supporters who welcomed him to his hometown, Igboho, in Oyo State.
The activist, who recently arrived from Germany, was received by several Yoruba socio-cultural groups, including the Oodua Peoples’ Congress (OPC), Agbekoya Vigilante, and Ifelodun Security Network, amid cheers and chants.
A video circulating widely online captured the emotional welcome, showing supporters stretching out hands, crowding around Igboho’s convoy, and celebrating his return with chants and pro‑Yoruba slogans. Many tried to get close enough to touch or speak with the activist, creating a festive and vivid scene.
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Upon meeting his supporters, Igboho made a pointed appeal to the Federal Government, urging that his name be removed from Nigeria’s wanted list.
He insisted that he has committed no crime and should not be treated as a criminal for advocating the peaceful self‑determination of the Yoruba people. He lamented that the arrest order issued under the late President Buhari still prevents him from using a Nigerian passport or accessing his bank accounts.
During the visit to the palace of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis Olusola Alao, Igboho formally expressed his grievances. He revealed that assurances from the Oba enabled him to return to Nigeria. Igboho also shared that he had previously raised the issue with the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, emphasizing his frustration with life in exile.
He reflected on the traumatic 2021 raid on his Ibadan residence by a joint DSS and military operation. That operation led to the deaths of two of his aides and the arrest of several supporters. Since then, he was detained in Benin Republic before gaining release and relocating to Germany. Despite the change in presidency, Igboho reiterated that the federal arrest warrant still stands.
The activist concluded by urging South‑West governors to unite and petition President Tinubu on his behalf, while calling for organized regional security efforts to ensure the safety of Yoruba communities. He stressed public collaboration for regional peace and sustainable leadership.