Sunday Igboho sparks debate after wearing APC cap at event
Sunday Igboho, a well-known Yoruba nation activist, was seen wearing a cap with the All Progressives Congress (APC) logo at a social gathering. This appearance has triggered strong reactions on social media, with many questioning his political stance. Some users compared Igboho to Nnamdi Kanu, highlighting differences in their approaches to activism. The incident has reignited discussions about the relationship between separatist figures and mainstream Nigerian politics.
What we know
- Sunday Igboho attended the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasheed Ladoja’s first Ramadan lecture after his coronation, wearing an APC-branded cap.
- Social media users criticized Igboho for appearing to align with the ruling party, referencing Nnamdi Kanu as a contrast.
- Some users suggested that prominent monarchs, including the Olubadan of Ibadanland, the Ooni of Ife, and the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, intervened to facilitate Igboho’s return to Nigeria.
- Igboho fled Nigeria on July 1, 2021, after a raid on his residence and was later arrested at Cotonou Airport on July 19, 2021, before being released in March 2022.
- In 2025, Igboho appealed to President Bola Tinubu and traditional rulers to remove his name from the wanted list, and his spokesman stated he has now been cleared to return.
