Security

Oluwo Dismisses Terrorism Allegations

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By Moji Oladele

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, says the allegation of the presence of a terrorist group in the town is false and unfounded.

Oba Akanbi reacted to reports linking the purported invitation and arrest of Sheik Dahood Imran Molaasan by the Department of State Services, DSS, to terrorism allegations.

According to a statement by Oluwo’ Chief Press Secretary, Mr.Alli Ibraheem, the reports were manufactured and coordinated by enemies seeking to discredit the town’s security structure and religious harmony.

Oba Akanbi who noted that Iwo remained one of the most peaceful towns in Nigeria explained that attempts to attack the image and values of Iwo and its people would continue to fail.

The Statement reads “as a deliberate move to weaken the security capacity of Iwo by undermining the Jaysu Security Network, which he said plays a critical role in maintaining law and order.

The Oluwo stressed that individuals spreading non-existent information were social media terrorists and bandits and threatened to take legal action against those involved.

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Culture

Oluwo Raises Alarm over Oyo/Osun Border Clashes

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By Mojisola Oladele

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has raised the alarm over rising tensions between communities along the Osun and Oyo State border.

Oba Akanbi who stated this in a statement by his spokesperson, Mr. Alli Ibrahim emphasized the need for urgent action by the Oyo and Osun State governments, to prevent communal crisis.

He alleged individuals from the Lagelu Area in Oyo State of forcefully invading and attacking communities within Osun’s border towns. 

The monarch stressed that if the issue is not quickly resolved it could result to retaliation and unnecessary escalation of the situation.

He noted that government facilities, such as a district primary school and a maternity centre owned by Osun State, were vandalized. 

The Oluwo of Iwo also explained that farmlands had been taken over, harvested by force, and that armed individuals were still stationed in the affected communities.

Oba Akanbi who condemned the use of violence in settling land disputes, appealed to the affected residents to remain calm.

He said lasting peace could only be achieved through adherence to the reports and directives of the National Boundary Commission.

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Human Angle

Governor Adeleke Sues for Peace over Osun/Oyo Boundary Dispute

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By Folake Oye

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke wants residents to embrace peace in any disputed land issue pending an amicable resolution of the contention. 

Senator Adeleke made the call while receiving officials of the National Boundary Commission, NBC, Abuja, in Osogbo, against the backdrop of report of some people in some communities in lwo Local Government Area attempting to alter the already established facts on the Oyo/Osun boundary.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, Senator Adeleke, who condemned the development, said his administration would not leave any stone unturned in addressing the development, noting that necessary arrangements are being put in place to avoid actions that can lead to the breakdown of law and order. 

The officials of the National Boundary Commission led by Mr. Oluwafemi Oshinnake were later taken on an on the spot inspection of the communities embroiled in the boundary disputes by the Chairman, Osun State Boundary Commission, Justice Mosh’ud Adeigbe (retired).

Speaking at the palace of the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Adewale Akanbi, the leader of the National Boundary Commission, Mr. Oluwafemi Oshinnake, assured the royal father of finding lasting solutions to all the communities in disputes over boundary matters. 

While expressing appreciation to the officials of NBC, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi acknowledged the efforts of Governor Adeleke to stem the tide of the aggravation of the crisis, which would have been unfortunate and devastating. 

Oba Akanbi implored them to put in place necessary modalities to complement the ones already put in place by the state government.

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Labour

Oluwo to Labour, Shelve Proposed Strike

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By Adenitan Akinola 

The Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba AbdulRosheed Adewale Akanbi has appealed to Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to shelve its planned nationwide strike.

Oba Akanbi urged the labour leaders to be patient with President Tinubu so that he could prove himself.

He made the appeal at a function in his palace where religious leaders gathered to pray for leaders of the country and praise God.

The monarch said it was obvious that things were tough and hard for Nigerians, but they should know that the present government did not create the hardship and that is why Nigerians needs to be patient.

He expressed confidence that the present administration meant well as shown in many bold decisions taken including the removal of fuel subsidy. 

“This is just temporary hardship, subsidy is not for the poor man. No country in the world subsidize fuel, what should be subsidize is housing and transportation”. 

While positing that there was nothing wrong in checkmating the government, Oluwo said “If this government does something wrong I will be the first person to criticize the president or any governor, nobody can dethrone me, you can see that I am celebrating God who is undethronable. 

“NLC need to keep the president on its toes, they need to remind him of his responsibilities. Don’t strike but let him know that he must do the bidding of Nigerians,” he urged them.

Echoing a similar view, the royal father of the day, Olofa of Ofa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye expressed optimism that the president would improve the economy of the country.

Oba Gbadamosi said “If our past leaders have been removing the fuel subsidy, it will not have harsh effect the way it does now. 

“I have the believe that Tinubu will improve the economy of the nation and perform more than our expectations. We need to pray for him, it is not healthy to throw abuses on him”.

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Culture

Olubadan in Iwo, Hails Oluwo’s Quest for Progress, Development

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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II on Tuesday commended the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRoshid Akanbi Adewale Telu 1 for his commitment to growth, progress and development of his people and Yorubaland in general, describing him as an asset to mankind.

Oba Balogun gave this commendation during his visit to the Oluwo in his palace at Iwo alongside some members of Olubadan-in-Council, Senior Chiefs and Mogajis as well as some Aliwo sons and daughters led by the Oyo South Senator, Dr. Kola Balogun.

At the carnival-like reception in the beautifully decorated hall where there were some Obas from around the ancient Iwo Town in attendance, including Alawo of Awo, Akire of Ikire, Onileegbo of Ileegbo among others, Olubadan expressed surprise at the turn-out of the people noting that he only came back home on a private visit to his brother and friend.

Describing the Oluwo as a brilliant monarch, Oba Balogun said his activities over the years had proved him as somebody with knack for achievements among which he said culminated in the recent decision by the two governments of Oyo and Osun States to rehabilitate the road connecting that two states that runs from Ibadan (Oyo State capital) through Iwo to Osogbo (the capital of Osun State).

In his short speech, the Oluwo described the visit as very unique and important to him, saying, “that somebody from Iwo lineage rose to become Olubadan of Ibadanland, the largest city in West Africa and the third of such in the whole continent of Africa during his reign as Oluwo gives him great joy that is even difficult to express”.

“I’m aware that the history of Aliiwo is also traced to Ogbomoso which nobody can dispute, but, the centrality and importance of Iwo makes it special and which is reflected in the suffix-Alli Iwo. They are called by that name because they hail from Iwo, otherwise, they would have called them ‘Alli Ogbomoso’. Frankly speaking, we are one and that’s what we should all hold on to”.

Oba AbdulRashid Akanbi Adewale thanked the Olubadan and his entourage for the visit with a promise to continue doing all within his power and ability to improve his environment, urging for the cooperation and support of all.

“The efforts that produced the rehabilitation of the Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan road by the state governments concerned are still very much there for similar purpose as occasion may demand“, he added.

The Chairman, Iwo Board of Trustees, Professor Lai Olorode in his welcome address during the visit said, he could not recall when last an Olubadan visited the ancient Iwo Town, noting that though, the late Alaafin visited the town, the visit could not be compared with the one by Olubadan with the massive entourage.

The former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Commissioner praised Ibadan for its hospitality, recalling that, “it is a place where people go to and make it in life. Yet, it never diminishes in growth, ever-expanding and one other unique characteristic of Ibadans is that they don’t forget home wherever they may be”.

Adewumi Faniran

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Culture

Oba Saliu Adetunji’s Burial Party in Progress

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The final burial party of the late Olubadan of Ibadan land, HRM, Oba Saliu Adetunji is ongoing.

Various high profile dignitaries within and outside Ibadan were present while representatives of families, various socio-economic, cultural and political groups in Ibadan also registered their presence through their attires and branded caps.

Among the dignitaries were the former governor of Oyo State, Chief Rashid Ladoja, the Oluwo of Iwo and other traditional rulers whose vacant seats were marked with tags.

Spaces allocated for each child of the late Olubadan were demarcated with designed placards.

Security operatives were on the ground to ensure orderliness.

Rotimi Famakin

Culture

Oluwo Commends OGHA, Awujale, Akarigbo, Others Over Obaship Bill

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The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland, HRH Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has thrown his weight behind the Ogun State House of Assembly’s OGHA, legislation on Obaship installation and burial processes in Yorubaland.

The Oluwo equally commended the sponsors of the bill led by the first-class monarchs in the Gateway State such as the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, Alake of Egbaland, HRM Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III, Akarigbo of Remoland, HRM Oba Adeniyi Sonariwo, Olu of Yewaland, HRM Oba Kehinde Olugbenle, for taking the bull by the horns as a pilot project for monarchical installation and burial in Yorubaland.

Oba Akanbi described the bill as a step forward to attract generations to Yoruba culture.

He revealed the bill will strengthen and further empower traditional rulers to be independent of secret cult’s dictatorial tendency and control.

The Oluwo lauded the monarchs for entrenching pure monarchy devoid of idolatry, imploring other states to propagate similar bill aimed at protecting certain rights of the kings.

Oba Akanbi expressed worry over the despotism tendency of secret and confraternity societies to pocket ungodly monarchs in the name of rituals and rites, saying the bill is a relief for true kinship.

He then called on other Houses of Assembly to emulate the template and rescue traditional institution from going into extinction.

Adewumi Faniran

Crime

2 Kidnappers Burnt In Iwo

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There was an uproar in Iwo Town, Osun State, as two unidentified women and a man suspected to be kidnappers were killed and burnt to ashes by an angry mob. 

Radio Nigeria learnt that the incident happened around noon when they were caught after allegedly kidnapping a child around the palace of Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi. 

There was disagreement among the residents as some attempted to lynch the suspected kidnappers, while others struggled to prevent them and took the suspects to the palace of the monarch, Oluwo of Iwo to decide their fate but the palace gate was not opened. 

Some of the residents that tried to intervene by preventing them to be killed were attacked, while the mob chased away policemen that got to the spot to prevent break down of law and order.

The two women were stripped naked and beaten to the state of coma before they were eventually set ablaze. 

Our correspondent also gathered that a man who was among the three suspected kidnappers escaped the mob, but was chased by Okada riders and killed around Ori-Eru area of Iwo. 

The two female suspected kidnappers were killed and burnt a junction near the palace. 

In a telephone interview with newsmen, Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Iwo division, Mr Ayinla Akanfe explained that the suspected kidnappers came into Iwo from a neighbouring community. 

He said he mobilsed some residents to stop the mob from killing the suspects but failed. 

Adenitan Akinola

News

Royal Tussle: Court Orders Oluwo’s Appearance

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A Magistrate Court, sitting in Osogbo, Osun State capital has ordered that the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi be physically present in court during the next adjourned date in a suit instituted against him by the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhikirulahi Akinropo over an alleged assault.

The presiding Magistrate, Mr Olusegun Ayilara pronounced that the respondent should personally appear in court during the next adjourned date of 3rd of April, 2020.

He stated that the suit was a quasi-criminal matter, which required the presence of the defendant (Oluwo) in court.

Mr Ayilara directed that the hearing notice should be pasted of the walls of residence of the respondent, while it should also be forwarded to Oluwo’s verifiable phone number.

Earlier, Counsel to Oba Akinropo, Mr Soji Oyetayo had urged the court to issue a bench warrant against Oba Akanbi for failing to appear in court.

According to him, the monarch has been duly served with the court process.

While arguing against the issue of bench warrant against his client, counsel to Oba Akanbi, Mr Tiamiyu Adegboyega argued that the application was served on the office of his client on Wednesday, while the monarch has not been personally briefed.

In his ruling, Magistrate Olusegun Ayilara said the court wanted to give the defendant (Oluwo) benefit of doubt, ordering that he should appear in court and adjourned the matter to 3rd of April, 2020.

Adenitan Akinola

Judiciary

Royal Tussle: Court Grants Agbowu’s Motion on Oluwo’s Appearance

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An Osogbo Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State has granted the motion ex-parte of the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Oba Dhikirullahi Akinropo to file an application to compel the appearance of Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi before the court over an alleged assault. 

The motion ex-parte which was filed by counsel to the Agbowu, Mr Soji Oyetayo dated 27th of February 2020 was filed pursuant to section 35(1) of the criminal procedure, Law of Osun State, 2002. 

In the suit no: MOS/M84/2020, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Olusegun Ayilara, in his ruling, granted the applicant’s motion to apply for an order to compel Oluwo to appear before it over the matter. 

After the proceeding, the counsel to Agbowu, Mr Soji Oyetayo addressing journalists said, the motion that was filed in respect of leave was the order that was granted by the court today. 

The Agbowu had last week filed a writ of summons before an Osun High Court, seeking damage of 100 million naira from Oluwo over the assault meted to him before the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 11.

This latest application before a Magistrate court is seeking a criminal trial of the monarch for the offence of assault. Adenitan Akinola