Oluwo: Osun government blows hot, says public display of temperament unacceptable- Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has been warned against a public fight - The monarch had allegedly beat up a fellow king, Oba Olabira, during a peace meeting - Funke Egbemode, the state commissioner of information, said the government would not tolerate anything that could disturb the peace of the state The Osun state government has described the face-off between the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi and the Agbowu of Ogbaagba, Dhikrulahi Akinropo, as unfortunate and avoidable. Legit.ng reports that Akanbi was alleged to have assaulted Akinropo during a peace meeting at the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, Bashir Makama, on Friday, February 14. The Osun government in a statement issued by the commissioner for information and civic orientation, Funke Egbemode, on Monday, February 17, in Osogbo said a situation where monarchs engage in a public display of temperament does not edify the revered stools of “our forebears.” Read also BREAKING: Protesters demand suspension of Oluwo of Iwo The statement said traditional rulers ought to protect and preserve the sacredness of the traditional institution. “We believe in the dignity of traditional stools and sacredness of royalty. We will continue to preach peace among all our citizens and harmonious relationship among our traditional rulers. Government is aware that the state council of traditional rulers has stepped into the matter. “And we are confident that the council will take appropriate steps to preserve peaceful coexistence among the Obas in the state. We do not want any crisis in any part of the state,” the statement said. (NAN) Meanwhile, Legit.ng had previously reported that Oba Akanbi is at the risk of being suspended as protesters from Ogbagba local government area asked the state government to suspend the monarch. It was reported that this came after Oba Akanbi beat up Oba Olabira, on Friday, February 14. Read also Why Governor Zulum’s reward of Igbo teacher is indictment on divisive politicians - Femi Falana PAY ATTENTION: Install our latest app for Android, read the best news on Nigeria’s #1 news app 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. Also, Oba Akanbi said that Operation Amotekun's focus should be on checkmating ritual killings. The monarch in a statement made available via his official Instagram page added that the regional security outfit should also be empowered to fight what he described as traditional corruption. He lamented the spate of ritual killings in the region which he said is more deadlier than the recurrent herdsmen attacks. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) - Legit.ng We have upgraded to serve you better. There is light at the end of the tunnel - Ooni of Ife | - on Legit TV Read also Tinubu finally breaks silence over alleged comment against Buhari Source: Legit.ng - Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has been warned against a public fight - The monarch had allegedly beat up a fellow king, Oba Olabira, during a peace meeting - Funke Egbemode, the state commissioner of information, said the government would not tolerate anything that could disturb the peace of the state Legit.ng Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: