Ooni Breaks Silence on Oluwo’s Allegations, Labels Them Baseless

• Ooni Dismisses Allegations: The Ooni of Ife has rejected claims by the Oluwo of Iwo, who alleged he played a key role in securing the Ooni’s throne in 2015.
• Oluwo’s Accusations: Oluwo accused the Ooni of orchestrating his suspension from the Osun State Council of Obas and attempting to remove him from his position.
• Palace’s Response: The Ooni’s media director stated that the monarch is focused on developmental projects and will not respond to Oluwo’s repeated

The Ooni of Ife has dismissed allegations made against him by the Oluwo of Iwo.

In a viral video, the Oluwo claimed he played a significant role in helping Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi secure the Ooni stool in 2015.

He also accused the Ooni of orchestrating his suspension from the Osun State Council of Obas and attempting to remove him as the Oluwo.

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During a Ramadan lecture in Iwo, the Oluwo alleged that he intervened in a court case that could have hindered Oba Ogunwusi’s appointment. According to him, a mutual ally, Akin Daodu, facilitated communication between them.

“In 2015, Akin Daodu, a close ally of the then Prince Adeyeye Ogunwusi, called me seeking assistance with his aspiration to the Ooni throne. While I was closer to his elder brother, Tunji Ogunwusi, I chose to support Adeyeye after Tunji underestimated me,” the Oluwo said.

He claimed that after speaking to key individuals involved in the litigation, the case was resolved in the Ooni’s favor, paving the way for his appointment.

Expressing disappointment, the Oluwo accused the Ooni of using others to destabilize his territory and working against him. He also claimed the Ooni supported his former wife against him.

“To my surprise, the same person I helped become Ooni has been plotting against me. He wants me removed as Oluwo, but that will never happen,” he asserted.

In response, the Director of Media at the Ooni’s palace, Chief Moses Olafare, downplayed the Oluwo’s accusations, stating that the Ooni would not dignify them with a reaction.

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“This is not the first time Baba Oluwo has made such claims, and we will not respond. The Ooni is focused on developmental projects and has no time for distractions,” Olafare said.

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