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All eyes were on Cour De’appal De Cotonou, Benin Republic, yesterday, for the arraignment of Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, since his arrest on Monday night.
Hordes of his supporters had since morning trooped to the court in anticipation of his appearance. The environment got tension-soaked as the hours dragged on, awaiting commencement of proceedings. Those at the court included supporters from Lagos, Yoruba-speaking indigenes in Benin Republic and some monarchs. x
Speaking on phone, one of the supporters said Igboho and his wife, Ropo looked pale as they arrived in court. “Oosa (Igboho) is here. We are about to start the hearing. His case has been called. Everywhere is peaceful but there is tension here,” he said in hushed tones.
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Burkina Faso : Francois Campaore To Be Extradited
The French government has authorized the
extradition to Burkina Faso of
François Compaore junior brother of the ousted Burkinabe President,
The
Anne Guédamour, an employee of the Keeper of the Seals,
Contacted by RFI, François Compaore s lawyer,
Maître François Henri Briard, confirmed the authenticity of the document, even though his client has still not been notified of the extradition. The Lawyer added that if done, the ministerial decree would be challenge before the Council of State. Theoretically, the approach does not prevent extradition, but in practice, the French justice does not extradite until all remedies have been exhausted.Lire aussi : Nile Dam: AU Mediated Talks Ongoing In Kinshasa