HRH Queen Chanel of Iwo Responds to Oluwo’s Allegations Against Ooni of Ife—“Lies from the Pit of Hell”

HRH Queen Chanel of Iwo Responds to Oluwo’s Allegations Against Ooni of Ife—“Lies from the Pit of Hell”

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In a strongly worded statement, HRH Queen Chanel, mother of Prince Oduduwa of Iwo Kingdom, has responded to recent allegations made by Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi (Oluwo of Iwo) in a viral video targeting His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife.

The Queen described the claims as “venomously untrue, misleading, and highly damaging” to the sacred institution of Yoruba traditional leadership.

Clarifying her past, Queen Chanel stated she was introduced to Mr. Akanbi by a popular Lagos monarch at a party in Ikeja—not by the Ooni of Ife.

She emphasized that the monarch in question has always been her royal father, and there was never any malicious intent behind the introduction.

She also addressed her personal history with Mr. Akanbi, noting that he has been absent from their son’s life—both emotionally and financially—for over five years.

His only recent contact came in August during a visit to Canada, where he refused to sign passport documents for Prince Oduduwa but offered $500, which she accepted with gratitude.

Despite the challenges, Queen Chanel has maintained a commitment to peaceful co-parenting and has shouldered full responsibility for her son’s upbringing.

She urged the public to disregard any falsehoods aimed at discrediting the Ooni of Ife, whom she described as the foremost monarch of the Yoruba race.

She concluded by calling on the traditional institution to hold Mr. Akanbi accountable for his actions and reaffirmed her love and respect for the Yoruba people.

“This shall be my final statement on matters concerning Mr. Akanbi,” she wrote.

“Prince Oduduwa remains my beloved son, and nothing will ever change that fact. I remain confident that the truth shall prevail.”

Full Statement from HRH Queen Chanel

PRESS RELEASE From HRH Queen Chanel, Mother of Prince Oduduwa of Iwo Kingdom

My attention has been drawn to recent allegations circulating in the media and public space, purportedly involving His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife. I wish to categorically state that such statements are venomously untrue, misleading, and highly damaging to the sacred institution of culture and traditional affairs in Yorubaland.

For the avoidance of doubt: I was introduced to Mr. Akanbi by a Popular Lagos Monarch at a party in Ikeja, not by His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife. During my time as Olori Oluwo, I respectfully regarded this Lagos Monarch as my Royal Father and continue to hold him in that regard till this day. At no time did this Monarch introduce me to Mr. Akanbi to unalive him or with any malicious intent. I also recall with fondness that Mr. Akanbi and I once visited the said Monarch and his gracious Olori in Lagos with Prince Oduduwa as a baby. Those remain personal and cherished memories.

It is important to note that Mr. Akanbi has not been involved in the life of his son, Prince Oduduwa, emotionally or financially for over five years. He only reached out in August this year during a visit to Canada. On that occasion, he refused to sign the necessary documents for Oduduwa to obtain his Canadian passport, yet he dropped the sum of $500 as if to cover up for his long absence. But I was thankful because this is the first support Oduduwa received from his father since we left the palace five years ago. Despite this, I remained silent because I have always advocated for peaceful co-parenting and have continued to shoulder the full responsibility of ensuring that my son does not lack his basic needs.

I therefore plead with the general public to disregard any falsehoods being peddled against His Imperial Majesty, the Ooni of Ife, who remains the foremost monarch of the Yoruba race. Furthermore, I implore the traditional institution to call Mr. Akanbi to order to prevent him from further degrading the sacred institution which he himself is meant to represent.

This shall be my final statement on matters concerning Mr. Akanbi. Prince Oduduwa remains my beloved son, and nothing will ever change that fact. I hold the Yoruba people in deep love and respect, and I remain confident that the truth shall prevail.

Signed, HRH Queen Chanel Mother of Prince Oduduwa of Iwo Kingdom

Yetunde reports for Yeyetunde’s Blog. 

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