The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi, has claimed that a trailer sent to kill him fell flat on the ground and became significantly dented after hitting him. The Osun monarch, while testifying to the power of God, made the claim in a viral video on Tuesday.
While Oba Akanbi didn’t give details or the location of the incident, he noted that after the trailer hit him, he saw some angels of God dragging it.
“A trailer that was sent to kill us, hit us and fell flat and extremely dented. It was dragged away by angels of God. Except you do not choose God. Don’t have doubts while trusting God,” he said.
Meanwhile, Oluwo has acknowledged that the ‘Alaafin’ title is superior to any other title in Yorubaland. This is as the monarch expressed his desire to be addressed as the “Alaafin of Iwo.”
Reports that Akanbi made this statement during the courtesy visit of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, at his palace in Iwo on Tuesday.
The Oluwo, while expressing gratitude to the Alaafin for the visit, remarked that the monarch’s presence would enhance the relationship between the two towns, Oyo and Iwo
The Oluwo maintained that he is unaware of any other title in Yorubaland that holds greater significance than the Alaafin title, characterising the Alaafin title as the highest among all traditional titles in Yorubaland. He noted that this title was originally designated for the descendants of Oduduwa. He said, “Henceforth, I will also want to be called Alaafin of Iwo, and we will inform the government about it.”
“I don’t know any other title in Yorubaland that is superior to the Alaafin. “Alaafin will continue to be Alaafin because that is the title that Oramiyan adopted and I will also adopt the saying.” Akanbi further stated that due to the humility and experience of the Alaafin, Oyo is poised to experience peace and remarkable development. He noted that the current positive relationship among the towns will persist and thrive.
Previously, Owoade, who was joined by his wife, Abiwumi, along with other chiefs, expressed that he visited the town to extend his gratitude to the Oluwo for attending his coronation ceremony in April.
