The Royal Families of Iwo Kingdom Describes the Allegation of Exhuming Remains of Past Kings by Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi as False

The royal families and princes have defended the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, against allegations of exhuming the remains of former kings when he took the throne.

 A disgruntled youth group who claimed they were from the royal families led by one Osunwo alleged that Oluwo, Oba Akanbi, supervised the exhumation of the remains of past kings and threw away their bones.

However, the princes and compound heads of Iwo, addressing newsmen at the Oluwo’s palace, described the Osunwo-led youth group as disgruntled elements who are parading themselves as representatives of the royal family.

Speaking on behalf of the princes and compound heads, Prince Wasiu Modunle said, “We are not unaware of a few youths parading themselves as spokespeople for Iwo princes. We state unequivocally that they have no right or recognition to do so. Their allegations against our king are frivolous and a deliberate attempt to blackmail Oba Akanbi,” he said.

On the controversial claim that the remains of past Oluwos were relocated or tampered with, he explained that upon his ascension, Oba Akanbi invited royal family members to help identify the neglected graveyards of past kings

He said, “The graves, then in poor condition and surrounded by fetish items, were later renovated and tiled by Oba Akanbi.

There was no trace of graves behind the old palace when Oba Akanbi ascended the throne. It was he who called on the princes to help locate them. The identified ones were in a dilapidated state. Tadese’s grave, the most recent, was marked with old blocks. Oluwo renovated them with dignity. There was never a time the remains were moved,” the statement clarified.

He issued a 48-hour ultimatum to one Adedoja Osunwo, demanding that he provide evidence to back his claim of relocation of royal remains or face legal consequences.