Maxwell Adeleye, former Communications Manager for the ex-leader of the apex body of Yoruba self-determination struggle, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Prof Banji Akintoye, has accused the latter of blackmailing him for rejecting his proposal to leave the group. This was stated in a statement addressed to Professor Akintoye, alleging that he planned to taint his reputation and that of his former deputy, Wale Adeniran. Adeleye’s statement further alleged that Professor Akintoye was using the crisis happening in the group to pursue personal interest.
The former Chairman of Ilana Omo Oduduwa, the apex body of Yoruba self-determination struggle, Wale Adeniran, has renounced his membership of the group. Adeniran also severed ties with the former leader of the group, Prof. Banji Akintoye, saying the latter’s aide accused him of “all imaginable crimes under the sun, the most serious being an allegation of financial impropriety”. In a statement issued on Friday, Adeniran said he was however not invited to defend himself before any probe panel.