The Oluwo of Iwo's Many Controversies In The Last Four Years

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Four years after his coronation, the monarch has been involved in several 'fights' with other religious and traditional leaders.

Meanwhile, Gboyega Oyetola, the current governor of Osun in January this yearOn October 7, 2018, Nigerians from all walks of life trooped to the palace of Mr Akanbi to celebrate his 50th birthday anniversary, as well as his second anniversary on the throne.“Ogun – the god of Iron, which my Yoruba people relish to celebrate – I would want to ask: Was there iron before Ogun or Ogun before iron? The Ogun we are talking about was just a blacksmith and his only invention was nothing but cutlass.

In another interview, the Monarch disclosed how he boycotted some rites and rituals before ascending the throne. Mr Akanbi was also boastful about“…whether you perform the rites or not, the day the government announces you as the king, that is settled”, he responded when asked the reasons for boycotting rites and rituals.In 2018, during Eld-l-Fitri prayer, an Imam in a viral video accused Mr Akanbi of attempting to sleep with his wife.

On that same day, the Imam who was supposed to lead prayer during the event was thwarted by Mr Akanbi who argued that he was in the best position to lead the congregations.

 

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