BREAKING: Sunday Igboho To Be Arrested
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) to immediately invite and, if necessary, arrest Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, over alleged threats directed at opposition politicians in the South-West.
The demand follows a viral video and audio clip in which Sunday Adeyemo was reportedly heard warning that political opponents of President Bola Tinubu, including Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, should not campaign in Yoruba land.
In a statement issued, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, described the alleged remarks as a direct threat to Nigeria’s democratic order, warning that such rhetoric could incite political violence.
“These statements are dangerous, unlawful and capable of inciting political violence. Security agencies must act swiftly to prevent a breakdown of law and order ahead of the 2027 general elections,” the group said.
HURIWA stressed that no individual has the constitutional authority to restrict political activities or movement within any part of the country, noting that Nigeria’s democracy guarantees freedom of association and participation.
The association further warned that the development reflects a pattern of political intimidation in the South-West, referencing controversies during the 2023 general elections.
It cited actions attributed to Musiliu Akinsanya, who faced backlash over alleged threats against non-indigenous voters, particularly Igbos, during the Lagos governorship poll.
“Allowing individuals to openly threaten opposition figures without consequences risks normalising political violence and undermining national unity,” the statement added.
HURIWA also pointed to what it described as inflammatory rhetoric from political actors, including presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, warning that such narratives could embolden further threats across the country.
The group urged both the DSS and the Nigeria Police Force to invite Sunday Adeyemo for questioning and take appropriate legal action if the allegations are substantiated.
“The convergence of these developments raises serious concerns about a coordinated pattern of political intimidation. Failure to act decisively could create the impression of state-backed complicity or selective enforcement of the law,” HURIWA stated.
It further cautioned that unchecked threats could escalate into violence and provoke retaliatory actions in other regions, thereby deepening existing national tensions.
The organisation also called on President Bola Tinubu to publicly distance himself from any individual or group issuing threats in his name.
“The President must take urgent steps to reassure Nigerians that no group is being empowered, directly or indirectly, to intimidate or attack political opponents. Silence or inaction could be interpreted as endorsement,” the group said.
HURIWA warned that Nigeria’s unity depends on the protection of democratic freedoms, insisting that no part of the country should be turned into a no-go area for citizens seeking political support.
