- Oluwo Bars Reps Member From Palace Over Alleged Disrespect
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Monarch demands accountability from elected representatives
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Decision reinforces traditional authority within Iwo district
The Oluwo of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has barred a member of the House of Representatives, Lukman Mudashiru, from entering his palace.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the monarch said the decision followed the lawmaker’s failure to maintain engagement with the palace and the community’s traditional structures.
Mudashiru represents Ayedire, Iwo and Olaoluwa Federal Constituency under the Accord Party.
The decision was announced in a statement shared on Friday, where the monarch stressed the need for accountability from elected officials within the district.
“The position of the Oluwo demands respect and accountability from elected representatives within the district.
“Oluwo is an entity. He is the traditional head of the town,” the statement read.
The monarch added that his position commands traditional honour and recognition within the district.
“By virtue of these pedigrees, Oluwo deserves the most traditional honour in the district. If you are a politician representing any or all areas in the district, you owe Oluwo a stewardship explanation.”
He maintained that political office holders are expected to keep the traditional leadership informed about their activities.
“Either directly or indirectly, you are representing the interests of his district. Traditionally, he heads the district, so also is the stewardship account from both elective and appointed political holders,” the statement added.
The palace further declared that the lawmaker would no longer be granted access, reinforcing the monarch’s stance on the matter.
