The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said he will abide by the suspension handed to him by the Osun State Traditional Rulers’ Council last Friday.
The monarch was suspended after an emergency meeting by the council presided over by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
The council banned Oluwo from attending its meetings for six months, on the grounds that he allegedly assaulted another traditional ruler and had on different occasions disrespected Ooni of Ife, Alake of Egbaland and Alaafin of Oyo.
Oba Akanbi had mocked the purported suspension on Friday, insisting that the action remains illegal as it did not emanate from the Osun State government.
But in the statement issued on Monday, the Oluwo retraced his steps.
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 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 Oba’s meetings. Although 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 Enitan Ogunwusi.”
