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BREAKING: Igboho's Extradition Hearing Holds Today |READ FULL

Afnews Editor

Jul 22, 2021

A court hearing over the extradition of embattled Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho by the Beninoise authorities will hold today.

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Igboho, is currently held by operatives of Brigade criminelle in Cotonou.

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He was arrested on Monday night while attempting to fly to Germany with his wife, Ropo.

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The court hearing scheduled for Wednesday failed to hold.

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The self-acclaimed freedom fighter was not brought to Court for the hearing by the Beninoise authorities.

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The hearing holds by 10am at a Beninoise Court.

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Igboho's spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki in a live update on early Thursday explained that his principal's hearing will hold today.

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"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.

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"The sitting will be held at 10am in the morning at the Benin Republic court.

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"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.

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"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

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"Their intention was to capture him (Igboho), but God fought for him,ÔÇØ he said.

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