Supporters of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Igboho, are currently rallying round him in Benin Republic where his trial has started.
They include people of Yoruba origin in the neighbouring country, among whom are traditional rulers and opinion moulders.
Also in court with him and his wife, Ropo, are his supporters from Nigeria, as well as fellow campaigners for the Yoruba Nation.
Among such are the National Chairman of Ilana Omo Oodua, Prof Wale Adeniran.
The Punch’ quoted One ofIgboho’s supporters, Alabi Mojeed Ajeleye, as saying the activist’s bravery was a morale booster for many Yoruba rights fightrrs.
He said, “We are here because of Sunday Igboho. We don’t want him to be extradited to Nigeria. He has been the one fighting for the rights of Yoruba people in Nigeria from killer herdsmen.
“They already attacked his home and killed his people. What is the Nigerian government looking for again?
“They have not released those arrested and we have not heard anything and you expect us to allow Benin Republic to leave this one again.
“Those of us in Benin that are Yoruba indigenes feel relieved hearing his name. He is a form of encouragement for us. Please let him remain in Benin or allow him to go to Germany. He will be killed in Nigeria and nobody will be encouraged to fight for the people again. We don’t want him to be killed like MKO Abiola.”
