I see nothing wrong in the actions or comments of Chief Sunday Adeyemi, popularly known as Igboho, because he came out with his propaganda at the right time and propaganda, when properly used, can be a strategic tool in confronting the enemies of our people. However, there must always be a limit to propaganda.
Anyone who decides to propagate or lead a cause must be prepared to fight to the end, not turn into a runaway soldier like Igboho. As the Yoruba saying goes, “Májà má sá là ń mọ akínkanjú l’ójú ogun we recognize true warriors on the battlefield, not those who retreat. If everyone were to Maja masa (fight and flee) like Sunday Igboho, who would finish the war?
That being said, I do not want to believe or accept that Chief Sunday Adeyemi is the main person behind those bloggers attacking or ridiculing Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, on social media. I believe Sunday Igboho genuinely loves the Yoruba people just as much as the Aare Ona Kakanfo does. The real culprits are those bloggers who constantly post rubbish on their monetized pages just to earn money, without conscience or integrity.
I am more inclined to believe that those bloggers are being sponsored either by politicians, haters of the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, or even by Fulani elements who despise his commitment to Yoruba liberation.
Let the record show that Chief Sunday Adeyemi did not initially disrespect his boss, Aare Gani Adams, until those haters and political manipulators got involved and pushed him into conflict. In fact, Sunday Igboho once stated publicly that Aare Gani Adams was aware of his activities, and Aare never denied him. Despite the fact that Aare knew nothing about his social media propaganda, Sunday Adeyemi visited him and prostrated for support. Aare accepted him, gave his blessings, and reminded him that he (Aare) had been fighting for the Oodua Republic and regional self-determination long before Igboho started.
Now, to those claiming that Sunday Igboho is fighting for the Yoruba people while Aare Gani Adams has done nothing, I ask:
Where was Sunday Adeyemi when Aare Gani Adams sent OPC operatives to confront the killer Fulanis in Igangan and across Oke-Ogun, leading to the arrest of their leader, Wakilu and others, who was handed over to the police? He was busy with Rally seeking for popularity and talkative on social media.
Where was Sunday Adeyemi when Fulanis were fighting Yorubas in Shasha, Ibadan, Oyo State, and OPC intervened, restoring peace without noise or video coverage?
Where was Sunday Igboho when Fulani terrorists were killing and kidnapping people across Osun, Oyo, Ekiti, and Ondo States? It was Aare Gani Adams who ordered OPC to work in partnership with Amotekun and the police a move that brought about the 90% peace we currently enjoy in the Southwest today.
When OPC joined local security and the police in raiding Fulani kidnappers’ hideouts, many were arrested, while others fled. Sunday Igboho arrived there later with cameras and propaganda, claiming credit for what he did not do. Fortunately, the Area Commander of Police confirmed publicly that the operation was carried out by the Police, OPC, and local security forces.
When OPC arrested Wakilu, the notorious killer and others in Igangan, and handed him over to the police, instead of the police commending them, they detained the OPC members, charged them to court, and kept them in correctional custody for four months. Aare Gani Adams personally spent millions of naira to secure their release, yet none of these so-called activists or bloggers came out to protest or support Aare for defending Yoruba interests.
During operations in Ondo and Osun States to defend Yorubaland, Aare Gani Adams lost several brave OPC members before they could overpower the attackers. Yet, none of the commentators or bloggers who now insult Aare showed sympathy or acknowledged the sacrifices of these fallen heroes.
When the Badoo cult and Fulani killers attacked Lagos and its environs, the then Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, contacted Aare Gani Adams for support. OPC under Aare’s command helped overpower and arrest the culprits, who were handed over to the police yet Aare did not make noise about it or seek public praise.
If you expect the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland to come on social media dramatizing every move like Sunday Adeyemi, then you have made a great mistake. Fighting Fulani kidnappers is far below the stature of the Aare Ona Kakanfo himself he has capable men under him to handle such matters. The Aare is called to lead in times of war, not to engage in small street battles.
Even in Kwara State, when Fulani attackers struck in Oke-Ode, the police arrested them with the support of Kwara OPC despite the fact that the state government has refused to recognize or empower OPC. Kwara State authorities even went as far as employing Fulani men as security agents to fight other Fulani killers, yet they expect positive results. Ironically, many in Ilorin oppose OPC because of their traditional sacrifices (ebo) for the land’s protection. Now, those same people are crying for help from the same Elebo they once despised.
I am therefore advising those nonsensical and idiotic individuals behind the social media attacks against Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland to stop their rubbish immediately. If they truly love the Yoruba race, they should allow Aare Gani Adams to continue his noble work.
Boko Haram, herdsmen terrorists and violent Fulani militants have become active political actors. Anyone who tries to confront them outside the authority of the government risks arrest or death. Do the bloggers and commentators on social media really believe the Nigerian Army or Police lack the equipment or ability to fight? The truth is that effective action depends on political will. We are not living in an era when Alasfin can simply order Aare Ona kakanfo a war meaningful, sustained security operations require clear government commitment, resources, and coordination.
Chief Sunday Adeyemi remains a boy to Aare Gani Adams and he never denied that. Even his late boss and mentor, the former Oyo State OPC Coordinator Akala, who once served under Aare as a coordinator in Ibadan, never disrespected the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland during his lifetime.
ÀWỌN JAGUNJAGUN KÌÍ RO ẸJỌ́ ÀRÒNÙ.
THE REAL WARLORDS DON'T TALK ANYHOW, ÀYÀFI ÈYÍ TÓBÁ Ń FI ẸNU J'AGUN.
Prince Amb. (Dr.) Adedipe Dauda Ewenla
Akinjagunla Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland
Technician Surveyor | Real Estate Investor | Security Expert
(NIS, INS, PSU, DIL, B.Sc, B-Tech, MSc)
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