Breaking: Oluwo Of Iwo: Protesters Demand Suspension Of Monarch

The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, is in the risk of being suspended as protesters from Ogbagba local government area are said to be calling for the state government to suspend him.

This came after Oba Akanbi beat up the Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Dhikirulahi Olabira, on Friday, February 14, The Nation reports. The protesters were seen on Monday, February 17, carrying placards and calling for the government to save their souls by suspending Akanbi, alleging that the monarch has destroyed the traditions of the people.

Earlier, GIO TV reported that Akanbi and Akinropo got into a brawl at a peace meeting that took place in Osun state capital, Osogbo.

The traditional rulers had attended a peace meeting organized by the Assitant Inspector General of Police, Zone 11, to settle a land dispute between the kings. In a post shared on Oba Akanbi’s Instagram page, the king addressed the issue and revealed the reason he punched Oba Akinropo in the face. According to him, he defended himself after the Agbowu of Agbaagbaa called him a mad man and pointed his staff of office at him, attempting to stick it into his eyes.

The Oluwo of Iwo asked why he should receive the insult. He also noted that no other monarch would do such to the Ooni of Ife or Alaafin of Oyo. It was alleged that Oba Akinropo was rushed to the state hospital for treatment after he sustained an injury during the brawl.