Alleged Attack On Fellow Monarch: Oluwo Of Iwo, Oba Akanbi Bags Six Months Suspension

By Bimbno Ogunnaike

Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, was on Friday suspended for the duration of six months by the Osun State Council of Traditional Rulers, following an alleged physical assault on a fellow monarch.

The royal fathers at their emergency meeting held at Osun State Government Secretariat, Abere, which was presided over by Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, resolved to suspend Oba Akanbi over the allegation.

Addressing newsmen at the end of their meeting, the Orangun of Ila said: “Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi has been suspended for six months.”