The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Friday expressed excitement after the Court of Appeal upheld his enthronement as king of the ancient town.
Oluwo, in a statement on Friday challenged his contenders to go to Supreme Court if they are not satisfied, noting they are perpetual failures.
According to him: “Again and as usual, Olodumare (God) has won for me same way I won at High Court. My enthronement was divine and cannot be thwarted by human.
“I’m almost 10 years on the throne as the Paramount Ruler of Iwoland. Interestingly, Iwo is moving progressively. While I commit myself to the improvement of Iwo, defend her heritage, Traditions and Culture with no criminality and barbarism, I have cleaned the dirtiest part of this great Yoruba tradition and culture to make it an envy of the world and people have understood the difference.
“I have facilitated federal presence within ten years, I’m not surprised that some are still chasing shadow. My contenders are perpetual failures.”
He added: “They are made to waste their resources in pursuing shadow.I can’t help them.l because they are purposeful for my promotion. They should continue their litigation while I continue to reign (Awon nse ejo, emi nse ijoba). Please, go to Supreme Court.”
“You won’t be alright should you resign to faith at this eleventh hour. You are my son but I can’t help your ministry since you have resigned to be lost.
“I specially appreciate Olodumare for the rare privilege to always match my enemies. I love battles. When the enemy brings one, I welcome it because Olodumare has always used every battle as a promotional step to my greatness.
“My legal team is acknowledged for their sacrifice and commitment to safeguard a pure throne. You shall continue to rise from top to top and apex to apex. My Ekarun, you are equally commended.
“To the true blue blood, reasonable sons and daughter of Iwo who trust my progressive monarchical movement, I appreciate you all. I am optimistic you are feeling the impact. Iwo has grown beyond yesterday. We are greater, we shall be the greatest soon.”
