IwoDay2018:Oluwo Vowed To Boycott Celebration, See Why
There was confusion in Iwo, an ancient town in Osun state on Tuesday as the Oluwo of Iwoland, HIM Oba (Dr.) Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, Telu I, announced he would stay away from the 2018 edition of Iwo Day.
Iwo Day is an annual event that brings sons and daughters of Iwo together and contribute fund for development project identified in the town.
But as many were caught unaware as a statement released from Oluwo palace hinted that Oba Akanbi would not be available for this year event over invitation row.
In the statement signed by Alli Ibraheem, the press secretary to Oluwo, the monarch protested against the omission of the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola and his deputy, Gboyega Alabi, from the list of dignatories invited to grace the event.
Oba Akanbi, who observed political undertone in the drawing of invited guest, said there is no justification for the exclusion of the governor’s name from the invitation card, hence, distancing himself from the organisation of the event.
Iwo Day is an annual event that brings sons and daughters of Iwo together and contribute fund for development project identified in the town.
But as many were caught unaware as a statement released from Oluwo palace hinted that Oba Akanbi would not be available for this year event over invitation row.
In the statement signed by Alli Ibraheem, the press secretary to Oluwo, the monarch protested against the omission of the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola and his deputy, Gboyega Alabi, from the list of dignatories invited to grace the event.
Oba Akanbi, who observed political undertone in the drawing of invited guest, said there is no justification for the exclusion of the governor’s name from the invitation card, hence, distancing himself from the organisation of the event.
“Oluwo will not be available for the 2018 edition of Iwo Day scheduled to hold on Saturday 15th December, 2018,” Mr. Ibraheem disclosed in a statement.
Conveying the disapproval of Oluwo to the political colouration being introduced to Iwo Day, Mr. Ibraheem noted the monarch condemned the politiking of community event as a deliberate affront on his office, whose invitation card was prepared in his name.
“Omission of governor’s name and his deputy were a deliberate affront on the ruling government. I was not part of such. As one of the major cities in Osun, there is no justification for excluding Governor of the state from the invitation.
“The invitation card was prepared in my name but without my knowledge. There is no event of such magnitude can be held without inviting the governor. It is a norm.
“Even, small towns include governor’s name. Whether the government will be represented or not, the committee owe the obligation of honour them on our invitation card”
“As a traditional ruler, we owe a duty of supporting the government irrespective of our political interest. I’m in full support of Governor Isiaq Oyetola’s government. Monarchs are for all political parties and for no political party.
“The invitation was prepared without Oluwo’s knowledge. The committee should give sons and daughters of Iwoland neutral celebration.
Conveying the disapproval of Oluwo to the political colouration being introduced to Iwo Day, Mr. Ibraheem noted the monarch condemned the politiking of community event as a deliberate affront on his office, whose invitation card was prepared in his name.
“Omission of governor’s name and his deputy were a deliberate affront on the ruling government. I was not part of such. As one of the major cities in Osun, there is no justification for excluding Governor of the state from the invitation.
“The invitation card was prepared in my name but without my knowledge. There is no event of such magnitude can be held without inviting the governor. It is a norm.
“Even, small towns include governor’s name. Whether the government will be represented or not, the committee owe the obligation of honour them on our invitation card”
“As a traditional ruler, we owe a duty of supporting the government irrespective of our political interest. I’m in full support of Governor Isiaq Oyetola’s government. Monarchs are for all political parties and for no political party.
“The invitation was prepared without Oluwo’s knowledge. The committee should give sons and daughters of Iwoland neutral celebration.
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