In a dramatic escalation of a royal feud, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has levied severe allegations against the Ooni of Ife, claiming he was the target of a multi-year plot involving a romantic setup and attempted assassination. The accusations, detailed in a viral video, add a deeply personal and sinister dimension to the public conflict between the two prominent Yoruba monarchs.
Key Points:
The Oluwo of Iwo accused the Ooni of Ife of orchestrating a setup with a woman from Canada.
He claimed his former wife, Chanel Chin, was an “agent of death” planted in his home for three years.
Oluwo alleged he was poisoned twice and faced assassination attempts linked to the plot.
He stated he has doubts about the paternity of the child from that marriage and will conduct a DNA test.
The monarch asserted that he was the one who helped the Ooni ascend to the throne.
He dismissed reports of his suspension by the Ooni, calling it impossible.
Oluwo vowed that the conflict “cannot be resolved” and promised more revelations.
This public airing of grievances reveals a bitter struggle for influence, intertwining personal betrayal with traditional authority and threatening to deepen fissures within the Yoruba traditional institution.
Sources: Daily Post