After six-hour hearing, Benin court releases Igboho’s wife, remands activist

The hearing of a case against the Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday Igboho, lasted for more than six hours on Thursday at Cour De’appal De Cotonou, Benin Republic.

Ogboho, whowas arrested at Cadjehoun Airport in Cotonou on Monday night, is being tried for immigration related offences.

After three sessions, the court ordered the release of Igboho’s wife, Ropo, while the activist was returned to cell.

The session started at 10.am and ended at about 8.pm, but there was intermittent breaks during the hearing.

The hearing was adjourned till Friday but it was gathered that the court might not sit today (Friday).

A member of Igboho’s legal team, Pelumi Olajengbesi, confirmed the development, adding that the team was hopeful that the court would grant bail to Igboho.