The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has said he will respect the decision of the Osun State Traditional Rulers Council barring him from attending its meetings for six months, The Vanguard reports.
The Council headed by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi on Friday announced the Oluwo following his brawl with the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhikurulahi Akinropo.
Reacting to the suspension, Akanbi took to social media to mock the monarchs, describing the suspension order as ‘audion suspension’.
However, in a statement issued by his media aide, Ibrahim Alli emanating from the Oluwo in Council and signed by its Secretary, Kamoru Ademola, the Oluwo in Council said it regretted the incident that transpired between Oluwo and the Agbowu of Ogbaagbaa.
The statement read:
“The Oluwo in council regrets the unfortunate incidence 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 anytime 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 for the council of Obas and the leadership under the imperial majesty, the Ooni Of Ife, Oba Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi.”
