The Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akabi, on Sunday, dismissed claims that he banned the celebration of Isese Day in his kingdom.
Oba Akanbi, however, said he only cautioned the worshippers from imposing a curfew that would impede the movement of people.
His reaction followed allegations that he banned the festival in Iwo.
He said, “There was never a time he banned Isese in Iwo except imposition of curfew to restrict people’s freedom of movement,” the Osun monarch said.
Oba Akanbi noted that the clarification becomes necessary to correct the impression that he has outrightly banned Isese in Iwo.
Oluwo said he is a traditionalist adding that the information was false manufactured by rumour mongers to discredit his revered stool.
“I discovered a few sections of the society misconstrued me. I didn’t ban Isese. I’m an ancient traditional ruler, custodian of Yoruba culture, customs and traditions. I’m a father to all including the traditionalists,” the royal father affirmed.
“I would have joined the annual Egungun celebration but was out of the town for important assignment. I mobilized financially for the Egungun celebrants before I left home”
