Some traditional rulers in Ife-North Local Government Area of Osun State have given the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, a 21-day ultimatum to substantiate his claim that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, plotted to assassinate him.
Oluwo had in a viral video alleged that the Ooni sponsored his ex-wife, Queen Channel, to assassinate him, adding that the feud between him and the revered monarch would not end.
The traditional rulers, under the aegis of Origbo Meje Obas, condemned the conduct of the Oluwo, describing it as unbecoming of a monarch.
Speaking on behalf of the monarchs, the Salu of Edunabon, Oba Adesoji Kehinde at his palace in Edunabon on Thursday, accused the Oluwo of misbehavior, insult, and gross disrespect to the sacred throne of Oduduwa.
They noted that the repeated outbursts of the Oluwo were targeted at ridiculing the institution of traditional leadership in Yorubaland, stressing that such actions would no longer be tolerated.
The monarchs reiterated the supremacy of the throne of the Ooni of Ife as the head of all Obas in Yorubaland, citing historical records as evidence against Oluwo’s claims.
They further alleged that Oluwo constantly changed his titles in a bid to gain undue media attention, ranging from Emir of Iwo to Alaafin of Iwo, thereby bringing disrepute to the traditional institution.
The monarchs then issued a 21-day ultimatum to Oluwo to provide proof of his allegations against the Ooni, warning that failure to do so would result in legal action.
(Vanguard)