The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Akanbi has again lent to his voice to the ongoing kidnapping epidemic in the county.
Osun Defender recalls that on January 29, gunmen killed two Ekiti monarchs – the Onimojo of Imojo, Oba Olatunde Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba Babatunde Ogunsakin.
However, while speaking with newsmen at his palace in Iwo on Wednesday, Oluwo expressed that no one dares to either kidnap or make him a target for assassination.
He revealed that traditional rulers, especially in the southwest, cannot continue to rely on ancient gods for safety but should look up to God as their protector.
Oluwo said continued reliance of traditional rulers on deities would not guarantee safety but bring dishonour to the thrones.
According to him, traditional institutions in Yorubaland must realize that they represent God on earth not deities on ancient gods, hence, must return to God for safety and protection.
He said, “I am telling you right here that no one would dare attempt to kidnap or mark me for assassination. I am covered by God’s protection not any deity or gods. I am using this opportunity to call on my colleague monarchs to stop putting their hopes on deities and return everything to the almighty God whom they represent.”
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