Nigerian Traditional Ruler Oluwo of Iwo Faces Backlash Over Canadian Allegiance.

Nigerian Traditional Ruler Oluwo of Iwo Faces Backlash Over Canadian Allegiance.

The Nigerian World.

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The Oluwo of Iwo, a traditional ruler in Nigeria, has stirred controversy after publicly declaring Canada as “the best country in the world” while renewing his Canadian passport.

The video, which shows him proudly displaying the passport abroad, has sparked criticism across social media.

Many Nigerians view the act as inappropriate and disrespectful, especially considering he holds a royal title and benefits from Nigerian resources.

Critics argue that such declarations of allegiance to a foreign country should be made in private, not flaunted publicly.

The optics of a Nigerian monarch praising another nation while spending Nigerian money abroad is seen by some as a national embarrassment.

This incident raises questions about loyalty, dignity, and the role of traditional leaders in modern diplomacy.

See the video below.

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