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The Digest:

In a dramatic escalation of a royal feud, the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has levied severe allegations against the Ooni of Ife, claiming he was the target of a multi-year plot involving a romantic setup and attempted assassination. The accusations, detailed in a viral video, add a deeply personal and sinister dimension to the public conflict between the two prominent Yoruba monarchs.

Key Points:

  • The Oluwo of Iwo accused the Ooni of Ife of orchestrating a setup with a woman from Canada.
  • He claimed his former wife, Chanel Chin, was an "agent of death" planted in his home for three years.
  • Oluwo alleged he was poisoned twice and faced assassination attempts linked to the plot.
  • He stated he has doubts about the paternity of the child from that marriage and will conduct a DNA test.
  • The monarch asserted that he was the one who helped the Ooni ascend to the throne.
  • He dismissed reports of his suspension by the Ooni, calling it impossible.
  • Oluwo vowed that the conflict "cannot be resolved" and promised more revelations.
This public airing of grievances reveals a bitter struggle for influence, intertwining personal betrayal with traditional authority and threatening to deepen fissures within the Yoruba traditional institution.

Sources: Daily Post