The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has accepted his six months suspension by the Osun State Traditional Rulers Council.
The Council, in a meeting presided over by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), suspended the Iwo monarch from attending its meetings after he was accused of assaulting the Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa, Oba Dhikurulahi Akinropo.
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Shortly after the suspension was announced, the Oluwo had reportedly rubbished it, saying he remained in his palace and that nothing would happen.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the Oluwo in Council, Kamoru Ademola, however, stated otherwise and now appears the Oluwo has accepted his suspension.
The statement reads…
“The Oluwo in council regrets the unfortunate incident that transpired between the Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa and Oluwo of Iwo last week.
“We will also like to put it on record that the Oluwo did not at any time assault the Agbowu or any other Oba for that matter. However, we respect the decision of the Osun State Council of Obas to suspend the Oluwo from the Council of Obas meetings; though the suspension was harsh and undeserved, the Oluwo will abide by it.
Once again, we express our gratitude and respect to the Council of Obas and the leadership under the imperial majesty, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi.”