The extradition trial of Yoruba agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, continues today Monday, July 26, 2021.
Naija News reports that Sunday Igboho was on Monday arrested In Benin Republic alongside his wife, Ropo, which trying to board a flight to Germany.
The Court D’Apeal in Cotonou, Benin Republic, had on Thursday adjourned the trial of Sunday Igboho till today.
This was to allow the Nigerian Government to file extradition charges and bring up whatever evidence they may have.
The court however ordered the immediate release of Ropo, a German citizen, and ordered the return of her passport.
Stay with Naija News as we bring you live updates of the court proceedings…
02.54 pm: Tension is reportedly building up in the premises of the Court of Appeals in Cotonou over the delay in the trial of Sunday Igboho.
Many supporters from Nigeria as well as those in Benin Republic besieged the court to identify with the Yoruba nation activist as early as 7am but trial has not started as at 2.54pm despite the fact that Igboho has been kept in one of the prosecutors’ rooms.
01.22 pm: The delegations of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, have arrived in Cotonou to observe the trial of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho.
12.00 pm: Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho has been brought to court for the continuation of his trial.
Although the activist was brought to the court and kept in a room since 7am, his trial is yet to start as at 11.55 am.
His supporters have besieged the court waiting for the proceedings to commence.
9.00 am: Ropo, the Germany-based wife of Igboho, has arrived at the Cour De’appal De Cotonou, Benin Republic as the court resumes sitting in the case against the activist.
Yoruba monarchs based in Benin Republic as well as other Yoruba Nation supporters are also at the court.
The traditional rulers had met on Sunday and resolved to intervene in the matter.
This article was originally published on Nigeria News