Oluwo of Iwo: Protesters demand suspension of monarch- Some residents of Osun have called for the suspension of the Oluwo of Iwo in Osun, Oba Rasheed Akanbi - The residents claimed that Oba Akanbi has desecrated the traditions of the land - This is coming after the monarch beat up his colleague, the Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Dhikirulahi Olabira, on Friday, February 14 The Oluwo of Iwo in Osun, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, is in the risk of being suspended as protesters from Ogbagba local government area are said to be calling for the state government to suspend him. This came after Oba Akanbi beat up the Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Dhikirulahi Olabira, on Friday, February 14, The Nation reports. The protesters were seen on Monday, February 17, carrying placards and calling for the government to save their souls by suspending Akanbi, alleging that the monarch has destroyed the traditions of the people. Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Akanbi and Akinropo got into a brawl at a peace meeting that took place in Osun state capital, Osogbo. Recommended for you “I will giv you N20k monthly”: Nigerian woman Esther “blows” after lady dra... The traditional rulers had attended a peace meeting organised by the Assitant Inspector General of Police, Zone 11, to settle a land dispute between the kings. In a post shared on Oba Akanbi's Instagram page, the king addressed the issue and revealed the reason he punched Oba Akinropo in the face. According to him, he defended himself after the Agbowu of Agbaagbaa called him a mad man and pointed his staff of office at him, attempting to stick it into his eyes. PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! The Oluwo of Iwo asked why he should receive the insult. He also noted that no other monarch would do such to the Ooni of Ife or Alaafin of Oyo. It was alleged that Oba Akinropo was rushed to the state hospital for treatment after he sustained an injury during the brawl. Recommended for you Finally, Peter Obi's lawyers begin inspection of 2023 presidential election... Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Akanbi had divorced his wife, Chanel Chin. The news about their breakup was announced on his Instagram page on Sunday, December 15. In another Instagram post, the king addressed his marital issues and those he claimed are judging him. The king asked people not to judge him when they do not know what went down in the marriage. Oba Akanbi said he never did anything wrong to his ex-queen. He also noted that if he did anything evil to Chanel Chin God would judge his actions and put a curse on his head, adding that his crown would be removed from his head. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng: Same great journalism, upgraded for better service! Sowore may become a millionaire before end of trial - Counsel | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Some residents of Osun have called for the suspension of the Oluwo of Iwo in Osun, Oba Rasheed Akanbi - The residents claimed that Oba Akanbi has desecrated the traditions of the land - This is coming after the monarch beat up his colleague, the Agbowu of Ogbagba, Oba Dhikirulahi Olabira, on Friday, February 14 Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION Legit.ng