He warned critics of Oba Owoade’s ascension to seek redress in court and not through confrontation.
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has urged Yoruba people to worship only the one true God and cease giving obeisance to traditional deities.
Speaking in Iwo during a visit by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the Oluwo emphasized the divine nature of kingship in Yoruba culture. “God is the Alaafin and there is no other title greater than that of the Alaafin,” he said, adding that “kingship carries authority and anybody fighting a king is fighting God.”
He warned critics of Oba Owoade’s ascension to seek redress in court and not through confrontation.
The Oluwo also highlighted the demanding nature of traditional rulership, describing it as “grassroots government more tasking than public office.”
In response, Alaafin Owoade urged continued unity between Iwo and Oyo, saying, “The relationship between both towns must continue.”
Chairman of the Iwo Board of Trustees, Prof. Lai Olorode, praised both monarchs for returning from Canada to serve their people, calling kingship “a great sacrifice.”