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Yoruba Group Commends Benin Republic For Not Extraditing Sunday Igboho To Nigeria

The Yoruba Nation Global Directorate has expressed its appreciation to the government and people of Benin Republic for their intervention in the release of the human rights activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo Igboho and refusing to extradite him to Nigeria.

A statement signed by its Director, Princess Adeola Atayero Olamijulo, and made available to Daily Independent, YNGD expressed gratitude to all those who prayed, called and participated in the release of the activist.

Princess Atayero thanked all the Beninese lawyers in Cotonou who promptly stepped into the matter for their support.

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