“How Oluwo Chased Me Out of His Palace,” Ooni of Ife Narrates Frightening Experience

“How Oluwo Chased Me Out of His Palace,” Ooni of Ife Narrates Frightening Experience

  • The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, has revealed his encounter with the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi
  • In a viral TikTok video, Ooni disclosed that he was chased out of the Oluwo of Iwo's palace during a visit, describing the incident as humiliating
  • Both the Ooni and Oluwo are respected monarchs in Osun state, but recent interactions suggest rising tensions between them
  • The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has publicly criticised traditional practices, labelling those who engage in them as “idol worshippers”

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi has revealed that he was chased out when he visited the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, in his palace.

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Ooni narrates how Oluwo of Iwo chased him out his palace
Ooni shared how he was chased out of Oluwo's palace. Photo credit: @ooniadimulaife, @emperortelu1
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The monarch made this known in a trending video on TikTok on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Speaking, the Ooni of Ife said:

“When I visited Oluwo, he chased me out like a child, since that incident, I have always maintained myself going close to him. Now that you people (attendees) are imploring that I visit him again, what if he does what he likes to me?
“But I have to contain his excesses as an elder, although I am a young person sitting on the throne of the elders. Oluwo, I greet you.”

Is there a rift between Ooni and Oluwo?

Ogunwunsi did not speak on any feud between him and Oluwo of Iwo in the viral video, as both are respected monarchs in Osun state.

Findings by The Punch revealed that Oluwo has not been pleased with Ooni’s relationship and activities with the traditionalists, who he described as ‘idols worshippers’.

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In another video, Akanbi, popularly called Telu 1, was seen telling the people of Iwo to detest traditional practices warning that anybody indulging in it should do so in their respective homes.

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.