The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has stirred heated controversy after alleging that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, had an affair with his ex-wife while they were still married.
Viral Video Sparks Royal Scandal
In a video circulating on social media, shared via his official Instagram page, the outspoken monarch claimed his ex-wife was introduced to him from Canada as part of a conspiracy to destroy his reign and even assassinate him.
Oba Akanbi alleged:
“My things are hidden. None of you can endure what these people have done to me. They packaged a woman for me. I didn’t know her from Canada. It was a setup. She was in my house for over three years, communicating with them and plotting my death.”
Oluwo Alleges Poisoning and Assassination Attempts
According to the Iwo monarch, the woman, who bore a child during their marriage, allegedly poisoned him twice and made several attempts on his life while secretly collaborating with the Ooni of Ife and his allies.
He further stated:
“They were setting me up with videos and many things in my own house. This supposedly ex-wife was asking me questions in the room, but it was death they sent into my home. She had a child, whom I don’t even know if he’s my child now. I have to confirm that through DNA.”
Alleged Hotel Meetings With Ooni of Ife
Oba Akanbi went on to claim that after he sent the woman away, the Ooni of Ife personally arranged accommodation for her and the child. He alleged that the monarch was also seen with her at a hotel.
Concluding his outburst, Oluwo declared that his conflict with the Ooni of Ife would “never end,” hinting at a deep-seated royal rivalry between the two influential traditional rulers.
The explosive allegations have left Nigerians divided online. While some have called for restraint and peaceful resolution, others insist the matter exposes a long-standing rift between Yoruba monarchs.
