Ibrahim Salami, one of the Cotonou, Benin Republic-based
lawyers of Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho, has
faulted leaked audio where the activist faulted his legal team.
Igboho had expressed confidence in gaining freedom if returned
to Nigeria by Benin Republic.
In leaked audio confirmed by
multiple sources, Igboho alleged that he was abandoned by lawyers who collected
a huge amount of money from him in Benin.
Salami explained that the leaked audio is dangerous for the
justice being pursued on behalf of Igboho.
According to him, Igboho was angry with him and other
members of the legal team because he felt he had no reason to remain in police
detention.
The professor of law explained that Igboho found it strange
to remain in police custody for “not committing any crime”.
“He wants things to be done faster,” the lawyer said in
Yoruba.
Salami, who attempted to resist speaking on the matter in
the media, also said Igboho didn’t intend to make his complaint public.
“Igboho is someone that gets angry easily and if I have a
challenge with a client, it is not something to be discussed in the media,” he
added.
It was gathered that Igboho had made a similar complaint
to the leadership of Ilana Omo Oodua, who is handling legal matters for him in Benin
Republic.
The Benin-Republic-based lawyer hinted that the issues have
been resolved, adding that he was continuing his work with other members of the
team.
He noted that Igboho has a right to be angry with the way he
was detained in violation of the law, in an interview with BBC. “He has a right
to be angry,” the lawyer added.
A source among the leadership of the umbrella body of Yoruba
Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, said Salami was recruited because
of his influence in Benin Republic.
According to the source, Salami understood the legal system
in Benin and he is also one of the leading lawyers and consultants to the
government.
“Beyond being a professor, Salami understands the legal
system. He is a government lawyer. He was very instrumental in stopping
Igboho’s extradition the moment he was arrested.
“We also have some challenges with him, but we are hopeful that
he will adjust going forward. For instance, after every sitting, he briefs the
press first before his clients. That is wrong for elders and causing confusion.
“Apart from Igboho, he is dealing directly with Professors
Banji Akintoye and Wale Adeniran, and they don’t get updates from him
immediately.”
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