There is widespread joy across Usi Ekiti and among friends, family members, supporters, youth groups, alumni bodies, and well-wishers following the release of Ibitola Babatope, popularly known as Sugarito.
His release marks the end of a period that brought concern, prayers, advocacy, and collective efforts from individuals and groups who stood firmly and consistently in support of him and his family. Across both physical and online platforms, many voices joined together in pursuit of justice and fairness.
According to an appreciation message shared by one of the youth leaders, Ajibade Adetifa Jibowen of Usi Ekiti, many respected individuals and institutions played key roles in the process that led to Sugarito’s release. Special appreciation was extended to the Royal Highness, Oba George Adedayo Akande, Orokoyo II, Olusi of Usi Ekiti, whose leadership and support remained unwavering throughout the period.
Recognition was also given to notable political leaders and stakeholders, including Oyeniyi Adebayo, Chief of Staff to the Ekiti State Government, Arc. Olusola Omotoso Embassy, and numerous political leaders and supporters within and outside Usi Ekiti who worked tirelessly behind the scenes.
Further appreciation was extended to the EKSU Alumni Association under the leadership of Amb. Seyi Idowu (Urban), alongside Oso Adedeji Dejavu, Comrade Deolu Oyebode Luther, Comrade Olawale Kadri IconGold, Comrade Toba Oluwatoba Ayo Fatunla, Ekiti Youth Congress, NAIOS, FUSU, legal practitioners including Barrister Lucas Olaoluwa Dada, Barrister Jide Ogunjana, and many others who contributed their voices, resources, influence, legal support, and efforts.
We also acknowledge and appreciate Ajibade Adetifa Jibowen for his visible commitment, engagement, mobilisation efforts, and persistent advocacy throughout this period. His public communication and coordination helped sustain awareness and support around the matter.
To every supporter whose contribution was seen publicly and to those whose efforts remained unseen, your actions reflected unity, compassion, and the strength of collective responsibility.
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I, George Obafemi Samuel, salute every individual, organisation, youth body, community leader, friend, supporter, and silent contributor who participated, in one way or another, in this process, both offline and online. Your commitment demonstrated that when people stand together with one purpose, hope remains alive.
To Ibitola Babatope “Sugarito,” congratulations on your resilience and strength through this difficult season. We welcome you back warmly and pray for peace, restoration, progress, and greater opportunities ahead.
As stated in the appreciation message circulated by Ajibade Adetifa Jibowen, the public was informed that Ibitola Babatope was discharged of the charges brought against him by the Ekiti State Magistrate Court. We encourage everyone to allow healing, unity, and positive growth to take precedence moving forward.
Welcome back, Sugarito.
By George Obafemi Samuel
