Oluwo Denies NASS Member Mudashiru Entry into Palace Over Alleged Neglect

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has barred a member of the House of Representatives, Lukman Mudashiru, from entering his palace in Iwo.

Mudashiru represents Ayedire/Iwo/Olaoluwa Federal Constituency and is currently a member of the Accord.

The monarch announced the decision in a statement shared via his official Facebook page on Friday, accusing the lawmaker of neglecting traditional institutions in Iwoland.

According to the statement, the traditional ruler expressed dissatisfaction with the lawmaker’s failure to maintain engagement with the palace and the community’s heritage structures.

Prior to the announcement, the monarch had publicly endorsed another indigene of Iwo, Ayodeji Bello, who is seeking the Accord ticket for the same federal constituency seat ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In the statement, Oba Akanbi said, “the position of the Oluwo demands respect and accountability from elected representatives within the district.

“Oluwo is an entity. He is the traditional head of the town.”

It added, “By virtue of these pedigrees, Oluwo deserves the most traditional honour in the district. If you are a politician representing any or all areas in the district, you owe Oluwo a stewardship explanation.”

The monarch maintained that political office holders in the district are expected to provide updates on their activities to the traditional leadership.

“Either directly or indirectly, you are representing the interest of his district. Traditionally, he heads the district, so also is the stewardship account from both elective and appointed political holders,” the statement added.

Sources indicated that the monarch had earlier made remarks criticising the lawmaker for allegedly sidelining traditional authorities in Iwoland.

The statement also declared that Mudashiru would no longer be allowed access to the palace, reinforcing the monarch’s stance on the matter.

When contacted for his reaction, Mudashiru described the situation as a personal matter, saying, “It is an issue between a father and his son. It will be resolved because it is a family affair.”