The Digest:
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, faces sharp accusations from his ex-wife, Queen Chanel Chin, who has branded him a “deadbeat father” amid a public dispute involving the Ooni of Ife. According to Daily Post Nigeria, the conflict erupted after the monarch alleged a conspiracy involving his former wife, prompting her to refute the claims and accuse him of neglecting their son for over five years.
Key Points:
- Oluwo of Iwo accused Ooni of Ife of “packaging” his ex-wife to cause his downfall.
- Queen Chanel Chin denied the claims, stating that another monarch introduced her.
- She labeled Oluwo a “deadbeat father” for alleged neglect of their son, Prince Oduduwa.
- Chanel claimed Oluwo provided only $500 in support during a recent visit to Canada.
- The monarch had also questioned the paternity of their child, demanding a DNA test.
- Oluwo alleged his ex-wife attempted to poison him twice during their marriage.
- Chanel urged traditional institutions to caution the monarch over his public statements.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
