A court hearing for the extradition of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho by the Beninoise authorities, will be held today.
Igboho is currently being held by operatives of Brigade Criminelle in Cotonou, The Nation reports.
He was arrested on Monday night while attempting to fly to Germany with his wife, Ropo.
The court hearing earlier scheduled for Wednesday failed to hold.
The hearing will be held by 10am at Beninoise Court.
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Igboho’s spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki in a live update on early Thursday monitored by The Nation, explained that his principal’s hearing will be held today.
“I can confirm, he will have the opportunity to be heard at the Benin Republic court, they respect international law. It will be held today (Thursday) by God’s grace.
“The sitting will be held at 10am in the morning at the Benin Republic court.
“The court will determine the fate of the extradition and we’ll also have the opportunity to present our case especially on the personality of Igboho.
“We know the magnitude of what the Nigerian government is trying to do if they try to get hold of Igboho but they will fail, by God’s grace
“Their intention was to capture him (Igboho), but God fought for him,” he said.
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