Aare Onakakanfo of Yoruba land, Gani Adams, says the methods used by Yoruba activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo (Igboho) in his agitation for self-determination for the Yoruba people is “wrong.”
He said instead of lobbying traditional rulers peacefully and getting their buy-in, Igboho is focusing on propaganda.
Adams made his position known in a video that went viral on social media on Wednesday.
He described as reckless Igboho’s threat to forcefully reopen the borders and claims that 1,000 policemen would not return if they invaded his house.
“I told him that his methods are wrong. But God has used him in the agitation for Yoruba Nation. He has played his own role and he will still play more roles. We should not let him be killed or persecuted,” Adams said.
Adams advised Igboho to caution his “talkative followers” so that they won’t put him into trouble.
“I told him some time ago that those people surrounding him are agents of a politician in Lagos. I told him it is better to train your trusted soldiers than to hire mercenaries who will later go for the highest bidder.
“Don’t cause more damage to this freedom fight. Let the elders wade in. Even if any Oba or leader talks against you, don’t abuse them. Let’s begin to preach our gospel to win more souls.
“You said you wanted to go and open the borders. That will be the beginning of war. You don’t need to say that. It will be counter-productive.”