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  • Igbo Presidency: Apologize to me, Oluwo replies Ohaneze

    Igbo Presidency: Apologize to me, Oluwo replies Ohaneze

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has again accused the South-East of engaging in self-inflicted punishment in a united Nigeria.

    The Iwo monarch admonished the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to drop their weapons and embrace peace and dialogue to achieve a United country.

    Recall that the monarch had said in one of his statements that the Igbos cannot be trusted with the country’s presidency saying that there is instability in the South-East region; to which Ohaneze replied that the Monarch should stop meddling into politics and face his monarchical business.

    Reacting to the post, the Iwo Monarch demanded that the Pan Igbo group (Ohaneze) should tender an apology to the throne of the Oluwo.

     

    He accused Ohaneze of rushing to push out hasty and unguarded vituperations.

    Citing that no monarch felt the pains of Ndigbo like he did, he asked the Ohanaeze Ndigbo to read more about his activities before jumping to the media.

    The monarch, posited that his message was in the interest of the Igbos and not against them, saying the advice was mentioned in good spirit and oneness.

     

    His words read, “I want to challenge the Igbos further to name a monarch outside the South-East who has ever dressed like an Igbo king? I remain an Oba and very committed to the unity and oneness of Nigeria. The Igbos should act more, talk more and do more on the unity of Nigeria instead of their vituperation against an unrepentant preacher and promoter of one Nigeria.

    “I was the first monarch outside the South-East to visit Innoson manufacturing company owned by an Igbo man Innocent Chukwuma and the only Nigerian monarch using an Innoson vehicle, which I bought in January 2018. I went further to advertise and promote the made in Nigeria vehicle on highway billboards throughout the country on my personal expenses.”

    Oba Akanbi, who lamented that he was surprised Ohanaeze Ndigbo could picture him as dividing Nigeria, added that he has cordial relationships with respected monarchs and personalities from the South-East.

    He noted that he never meant Igbos can’t produce the president, explaining that there was need for them to re-strategize.

    “I appeal to IPOB to sheath their sword and embrace one Nigeria. Our diversity is a strength. We must be smart with it and convert it to advantage. Achieving one Nigeria is a collective responsibility. I challenge Ohanaeze Ndigbo to take responsibility, appeal to IPOB and ESN to ceasefire. It is then that we will know we are all Nigerians in Nigeria and enjoy a better sense of belonging.

    “The stakeholders in the zone should address their subjects to promote mutual coexistence. People should be allowed to go to work and transact business. Sit-at-home order will do more harm to people’s means of survival. Secession is an abstract concept in modern Nigeria,” he added.

    The Iwo monarch had in an earlier statement declared that he cannot trust any Southeasterner to be the President of Nigeria.

    The traditional ruler’s comment and Ohaneze’s counter-comment are made at a time when the Igbos are clamouring for an Igbo presidency.

     

  • Ohaneze replies Oluwo of Iwo over anti-Igbo comments

    Ohaneze replies Oluwo of Iwo over anti-Igbo comments

    The Igbo socio-cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has reacted to comments made by the Oluwo Of Iwo Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi over igbo presidency.
    Ohaneze admonished Oba Abdulrosheed to keep quiet and stop meddling into politics and sowing seeds of discord among the igbos.
    The organisation advised the monarch to subject himself to some tutelage under more experienced cosmopolitan urbane intelligent monarchs like the Oni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi on how to be a traditional ruler.
    It said, “One of the qualities of a well-adjusted traditional ruler is to be open minded towards all, especially people of other ethnic groups that may be found in his domain. One of the reasons the traditional rulers are insulated from partisan politics is to avoid an overdrive or the kind of overzealousness exhibited by Oba Akanbi in an effort to retire a gift from his candidate for the presidency in 2023. In promoting his preferred candidate, he has committed a fallacy of hasty generalisation when he stated that ‘the style by south easterners is barbaric’; the Igbo cannot be trusted with power, etc.”
    Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, said this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Alex Ogbonnia on Tuesday, in reaction to Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi that the Igbo cannot be entrusted with the office of the Nigerian presidency.
    Recall that oba Abdulrosheed had said that the style by the South easterners is barbaric, no Nigerian will feel secure in the hands of a leader whose ethnic attachment deprived other Nigerians of their rights.
    Ogbonnia, however, said that the prejudice, innuendo and vitriolic group vilifications made against the entire Igbo nation by the monarch is “unreflective of a royal father whose primary duty is to sow seeds of unity in his kingdom and beyond.”
    He added that Ohanaeze is civilized organization that respects culture and tradition and will not go into exchange of words with the Oluwo of Iwo.
    He said, “The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by Professor George Obiozor is a civilized cultural organisation and by its prospectus, Ohanaeze has profound respect for culture and traditional rulers. We will therefore restrain from hoisting the monarch with his own petard, rather we advise that he should undergo some tutelage under some more experienced cosmopolitan urbane intelligent monarchs.”
    Obiozor advised the Oluwo to use his throne to preach peace and unity rather than promoting disunity.
    He added, “It is self-evident that Nigeria is a beleaguered country that urgently needs nation building; inflammatory and incendiary remarks from monarchs and the highly placed are antithetical to peace and unity of Nigeria. One of the qualities of a well-adjusted traditional ruler is to be open minded towards all, especially people of other ethnic groups that may be found in his domain.”
    Ohanaeze posited that the Igbos are audacious and very hardworking, saying that nation building is their strength. It added that any claim saying otherwise about the igbos is incorrect.
    “For the avoidance of doubt, the Igbo are adventurous nation builders; they are found in all parts of Nigeria and beyond. They make friends easily and also feel at home with their children in all parts of world. Records across the world indicate that the Igbo are branded in Midas touch. They quickly learn the language and culture of the host community with a view to contribute towards the socio-economic growth of the community. The people of other ethnic groups that had their National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in Igbo land can always attest to the Igbo friendliness and hospitality during their service years; some ended up marrying Igbo.
    “The wild. claims that the Igbo prevent people from the other parts of the country from acquiring properties in their domain or have an obnoxious policy of depriving other Nigerians of their rights cannot be substantiated. On the other hand, it is inconceivable that a group that builds modern houses in all parts of the country will prevent other ethnics from building in their homestead. One would think that the morbid fabrication of falsehood is a terrible mischief, only for the uninitiated”, Ohanaeze said.

  • Why I can’t trust any Igbo man as president – Oluwo of Iwo

    Why I can’t trust any Igbo man as president – Oluwo of Iwo

    A Yoruba monarch, Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has stated that he can’t trust any Southeasterner to be the President of Nigeria.

    His stand is coming at a time the South-East is demanding for a Nigerian President of Igbo extraction, on the basis of equity.

    He noted that the sit-at-home order issued by the members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) was not only inimical to their survival but also to the growth of the nation.

    Oba Abdulrosheed also advocated for a rethink by the South Easterners to their approach.

    The monarch held that no Nigerian will feel secured in the hands of a leader whose ethnic attachment deprived other Nigerians their rights.

    In a statement through Alli Ibraheem, his Chief Press Secretary, the Oluwo stated that the failure of the South Easterners to change their approach will amount to chasing shadow on their political journey of producing Nigeria’s President.

    While acknowledging the damage done to Igbos by the Nigerian civil war, he enjoined the south easterners to rescind on their attitude of barring people from other parts of the country from owning properties in their domain.

    He insisted that the policy was not only detrimental to their political strength, but also a deficit to the economic unity of Nigeria.

    According to him, “The civil war wounds meted on south easterners is a weak factor to institutionalize policies capable of tearing the nation apart.

    “I have people from across Nigeria in Iwo, including the South Easterners. They do not only have their businesses but also built their houses and own farm lands. Such is not only peculiar to Iwo but to other parts of the country, except the South-East. A Nigerian in Nigeria should be able to own land anywhere.

    “The style by the South easterners is barbaric. Such is not only detrimental to their economic viability but also to their political recognition. As a traditional ruler, I can’t trust any South easterner as my President.

    “You can’t be a leader on sectional interest. With such unsophisticated, primitive and uncivilized thinking, no Nigerian from other zones will vote a south easterner as their President.”

  • Royal Wedding: Oluwo of Iwo finally marries Kano princess

    Royal Wedding: Oluwo of Iwo finally marries Kano princess

     

    The Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Abdularosheed Adewale Akanbi has wedded a Kano Princess Firdaus Abdullahi, the grand daughter of the late emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero.

    The wedding was held at the residence of the Madakin Kano.

    The wedding engagements and reception had a low turnout from dignitaries albeit the royalty attached to the two families.

    Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, Sarkin Yarbawa of Kano and Sarkin Yarbawa of Zazzau were amongst the few dignitaries that graced the occasion.

    .The sum of N1million was paid as a dowry to the bride which was given in cash by representatives of the groom in presence of the present Madaki of Kano, Yusuf Ibrahim Cigari.

    The bride, who is the daughter of late Madakin Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Sarki Sani Yola, was given to the groom by the former Clerk of the state House of Assembly, Alhaji Mahmood Sani, while the Babalaji of Iwo land, Barrister Ismail Oteyeku represented the groom.

    Firdaus, who is a niece to the present Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, had her diploma in Catering from the Kano State Polytechnic.

    https://www.hitng.info/oluwo-of-iwo-announces-his-wedding-with-kano-princess-describes-her-as-matrimonial-material-and-morally-upright/

    One of the groom’s family member who didn’t want his name in print pointed out that Marriage is a good thing that’s ordained by God.

    “We had a warm reception here. I’m not new here because I was born in Kano. So I’m back home.

    “So, Firdaus is given back to her father. I see myself as her father so she is in a safe hand. And in Islam, marriage is a trust which you must deliver,” he said.

    Also speaking on behalf of the bride’s family, the bride’s elder brother, Farooq Abdullahi Sarki Yola, said Firdaus has a good reputation and other sterling qualities as she grew between the emir’s palace and the residence of the Madakin Kano.

    “We are very happy and proud of this marriage. You know in life you can’t predict where you are heading to, especially marriage.

    “It can take you anywhere in the world. So we are all Nigerians and have to embrace each other and see ourselves as family. So we wish her all the best and the groom.”

    This is Oluwo of Iwo’s second marriage as his first marriage to a Jamaican lady hit the rocks.The marriage produced a boy child.

  • Oluwo of Iwo denies asking N20 million from Gov Oyetola to fund royal wedding

    Oluwo of Iwo denies asking N20 million from Gov Oyetola to fund royal wedding

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has denied requesting the sum of N20 million from Governor Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State to fund his royal wedding.

    In a statement, the Oluwo Palace clarified that Oba Akanbi never asked for financial assistance from Governor Oyetola but that he only said the ceremony is capital intensive and that it would cost around N20 million.

    The statement released by Alli Ibraheem, Press Secretary to Oluwo’s Palace has it that at the date on the letter, the Oluwo was not in the state and that his secretary has no audacity, whatsoever to sign on his behalf.

    “The said letter lacks basic in-house styles of Oluwo’s palace correspondence. Oluwo always append his personal signature while writing the government. Equally, the font in the letter is not our official style.

    “At the said date on the letter, Oluwo was not in the state up till now. And his secretary has no audacity, whatsoever to sign on behalf of His Majesty while communicating with the government.

    “The letter was orchestrated by mischievous people whose mission is to discredit the palace. Marriage is a personal affairs. There is no marriage venture too big for Oluwo to finance on his own,” the statement reads in part.

    The statement, however, did not deny that the Oluwo of Iwo is getting married to a Princess of Ado Bayero dynasty from Kano Emirate.

  • Royal Marriage: Oluwo of Iwo writes Gov Oyetola, solicits for N20m to sponsor wedding

    Royal Marriage: Oluwo of Iwo writes Gov Oyetola, solicits for N20m to sponsor wedding

    …proposed wedlock is with daughter of prominent Kano Emir

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi has written a letter to the Governor of Osun State, Isiaka Oyetola soliciting for N20 million to enable him marry the daughter of a prominent Kano monarch.

    TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) reports this was contained in a letter dated February 8 where the first class monarch made a special appeal through the Governor’s Special Adviser on Local Government Affairs.

    The Oba specifically mentioned the Kano Monarch’s name, stating the cost of sponsoring the royal wedding.

    The letter reads: “I have the instruction of His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, The Oluwo of Iwo, to notify you of the Oluwo’s decision to marry a Princess from Kano Emirate to be precise Ado Bayero dynasty.

    “I wish to remind your Excellency that this kind of royal wedding within two notable traditional institutions in Nigeria will require huge expenses, which necessitate support of state government financially even logistically.

    “Moreover, the estimated amount for the event is above (N20,000,000.00) Twenty Million naira.

    “His Excellency, Oba Akanbi relies on you for necessary consideration and approval on this request. Thank you”.

  • Oluwo of Iwo boasts healing powers : ‘Anyone who enters Iwo with Covid will be healed’

    Oluwo of Iwo boasts healing powers : ‘Anyone who enters Iwo with Covid will be healed’

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi during his fifth anniversary on the throne bragged about Iwo town having healing powers for coronavirus patients.

    The event was attended by Emir of Bichi Emirate, Nasiru Ado Bayero, Olofa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamonsi and many others.

    The monarch also prayed for an end to COVID-19 pandemic as he urged Nigerians to adhere to all safety protocols by the National Centre for Disease Control.

    Oluwo said; “God has bestowed power on kings to legislate on his behalf on earth and I want to thank God that he has been supporting me since I became the king of this ancient town.

    “Within the five years of my reign, the community has witnessed a series of development.

    “My subjects are living happily and healthy.

    “We did not have any issue of coronavirus.

    “Anybody with COVID-19 that enters Iwo will be automatically healed.”

  • Dethronement threats: I still have 67 more years to spend on throne, Oluwo tells king-makers

    Dethronement threats: I still have 67 more years to spend on throne, Oluwo tells king-makers

    The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, on Friday, boasted to residents of the community that he would spend 67 years more on the throne.

    The residents of the ancient town thronged to his palace on a solidarity walk opposing the petition dated September 9, 2020, by the twelve king-makers urging Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola, to remove him from the throne over alleged misconduct.

    Speaking to his supporters in his palace, the Oba Akanbi said, “I have 67 more years to spend on the throne, I’m going to live for 120 years. Those who want me out, and want to become Oluwo should wait because this is my time.

    “With this crowd that engaged in solidarity walk, it is now obvious that I am in the good book of my people. That is why you are all standing in support of me.

    “Leaders must always strive for the development of their people. If I had not been good to you, my people, you would have stoned me today. In as much as I am being loved by my people, nobody can remove me from being the king.”

    The monarch begged the residents to forgive the king-makers, and urged them to be brave and strong, assuring them that the town will continue to witness good things during his reign.

    The representative of the princes of all the four ruling houses in Iwo, Prince Lekan Lamuye, said all the ruling houses are behind Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, and no chief can remove him as long as he enjoys the support of his subjects.

  • TRENDING: Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Akanbi caught on camera wrapping “Marijuana”

    TRENDING: Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Akanbi caught on camera wrapping “Marijuana”

    Oluwo of Iwo Land, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi Ilufemiloye, has been captured in a video rolling what seems like a big spliff of marijuana inside his palace.

    In the video, the kind appeared to be the only one in a large room. Although there was background noise, no one was seen in the large room where he was wrapping the substance that looks like marijuana.

    On the stool before him, he had a transparent nylon bag containing the “weed” and two sticks of the substance that he had successfully wrapped, Oba Akanbi who is currently serving a suspension by the Traditional Ruler’s council in Osun state appeared to be wrapping the third splif when the video was made.

    In related news, the estranged wife of the queen, Chanel Chin, has also accused him of being a rapist and a drug addict and this new video making rounds on social media seems to prove her claims.

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  • Boxing King: ‘It is pure political’, Oluwo reacts to suspension

    The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has described as political his purported suspension from Osun State Traditional Council meeting held today in Osogbo, the state capital.

    Oluwo said the point given by the council was porous, lacking logic and do not portray the revered traditional council in good light as they refused to address the allegation that he punched a monarch, the reason for the meeting.

    Oba Akanbi said any suspension from the Osun State traditional council meeting is subject to the approval of the state government. He described the suspension as audio, stating it is unprofessional of the respected Osun State traditional council meeting to make such pronouncement without the approval of the state government.

    Reacting through a statement issued by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, Oluwo said the argument for the suspension was out of context, saying the reason the emergency meeting was summoned by the council was not addressed. Oluwo said he was surprised to note that his purported suspension for his conduct against certain traditional rulers is strange to the traditional institution book of history and will never stand.

    He expressed disappointment that traditional council could be turned to an avenue of playing politics. He stated the highest level of injustice is for the council to say I was rude to the same Ooni who presided over a meeting where they said I was suspended.

    “I was never suspended. The suspension reported by the media is just from the monthly Osun State Traditional Council meeting which is subject to the approval of the state government. It is sad to note that Osun State traditional council could be so political. They said I was rude to Alake, Ooni and Alaafin. And the same Ooni presided over the same meeting that purportedly pronounced my suspension from the Osun State traditional council meeting. If this should stand, many monarchs will not be encouraged to regard the council. It is just an audio pronouncement and an insult to the state government without consultation by the council”

    “We were invited to address the allegation that I punched another Oba. The AIG and the government officials presence came to the meeting as witnesses and gave account that I didn’t beat any Oba. May be because the truth from the witnesses didn’t go with their expectation, they hatched unfounded excuse to make an audio suspension”

    “It is pure political and there are many things attached but we keep mute to see how far this will stand”