Oluwo Bars Lawmaker, Mudashiru From His Palace

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has barred a member of the House of Representatives, Lukman Mudashiru, from his palace.

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The monarch stated that his decision was based on the lawmaker’s failure to maintain engagement with the palace and the community’s heritage structures.

Oluwo announced his decision in a statement shared via his official Facebook page on Friday.

Mudashiru represents Ayedire/Iwo/Olaoluwa Federal Constituency and is currently a member of the Accord.

In the statement, Oba Akanbi said, “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.”

It added, “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.”

The monarch maintained that political office holders in the district are expected to provide updates on their activities to the traditional leadership.

“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 statement also declared that Mudashiru would no longer be allowed access to the palace, reinforcing the monarch’s stance on the matter.