The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has barred a member of the House of Representatives, Lukman Mudashiru, from entering his palace.
โ ๏ธ Reason Behind the Ban
Wheytindeyblog gathered that the monarch took this decision due to the lawmakerโs alleged lack of engagement with the palace and failure to stay connected with the communityโs traditional structures.
Mudashiru, who represents the Ayedire/Iwo/Olaoluwa Federal Constituency and is a member of the Accord Party, was accused of not maintaining the expected relationship with the traditional leadership.
๐ฃ๏ธ โOluwo Must Be Respectedโ
In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Friday, the Oluwo emphasized the importance of respect and accountability from political office holders within his domain.
โThe position of the Oluwo demands respect and accountability from elected representatives within the district,โ the monarch stated.
He further stressed that the Oluwo remains the traditional head of the district, and as such, deserves proper recognition from those representing the people politically.
๐ Call for Accountability
Oba Akanbi noted that politicians representing the area are expected to give regular updates about their activities, as they are serving the interests of the same community under the traditional authority.
According to him, both elected and appointed officials owe the palace a sense of stewardship and accountability.
๐ซ Palace Ban Enforced
The statement concluded by making it clear that Lukman Mudashiru is no longer welcome at the palace, reinforcing the monarchโs firm stance on the issue.
๐ฅ Wheytindeyblog Take
This development highlights the ongoing tension between traditional institutions and political office holders, especially when it comes to respect, communication, and accountability at the grassroots level.
