There is palpable apprehension in the Court of appeals in Cotonou where the Yoruba nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho) is about to face trial.
Although he has been brought to the court and kept in a room since 7am, his trial was yet to start as at 11.55am.
His supporters have besieged the court waiting for the proceedings to commence.
His wife, Ropo, and hundreds of supporters, including some Yoruba traditional rulers, are filled with anxiety over where the pendulum will swing in the extradition request being brought him by Nigeria.
It was learnt that a Yoruba rights group, Isokan Omo Odua, had mobilised supporters for the embattled supporter as a sign of solidarity.
In a BBC Yoruba live update on Monday, the anxious supporters were seen outside the court premises waiting for the arrival of Igboho.
Some others were inside the court patiently sitting for the hearing to commence.
Igboho’s wife, Ropo, and some traditional monarchs were sighted at the court premises according to the BBC correspondent.
Also, there was no heavy security presence at the entrance of the court.
