Oluwo celebrates 11th anniversary as monarch

Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi,

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has celebrated 11 years since his announcement and installation as the paramount ruler of Iwoland, Osun State.

The monarch marked the anniversary on Monday in a post shared on his social media page, expressing gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve his people.

He described the period as 11 years of “monumental history, event and victory”, while reflecting on the challenges and experiences of his reign.

“I stand in front of God Almighty today and give all praises, thanks and all the glory to Him as today Marks my 11 years of the announcement and installation as The Paramount Ruler of Iwoland. Thank you God for giving me the privilege to serve my people with all my heart,body and soul, spiritually and physically,” he wrote.

Akanbi added that the challenges he had encountered during his reign had strengthened his resolve to serve humanity.

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“The challenges are strengths to do more for humanity. I remain focused, resolute and unfettered in dedicating my throne to Olodumare, King of kings, Creator of the universe, Maker of mankind,” he said.

Akanbi, also known as Telu I, became the Oluwo of Iwo in November 2015, succeeding Oba Asiru Olatunbosun Tadese.

He is the 16th monarch of Iwo, a historic Yoruba kingdom in Osun State.

The monarch marked his 10th anniversary on the throne in November 2025, with dignitaries, traditional rulers and other prominent Nigerians celebrating his reign.

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