Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has stopped the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude from encroaching the right of Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, also known as Emperor Telu, to appoint minor chiefs.
The traditional ruler had applied for consenting authority from Governor Ademola Adeleke to enable him appoint some village heads in some communities within the Iwo Traditional Council.
Oba Oyelude’s request was turned down by the governor as only Emperor Telu had the consenting authority in Iwo Traditional Council. Noting that any other traditional ruler could screen qualified candidates, subject to Oba Akanbi’s approval, Governor Adeleke warned the Ministry of Chieftaincy Affairs not to give approval, letter or gazette any document to any traditional ruler.
The traditional ruler was also advised to seek the permission of Emperor Telu if he wants to do anything within his jurisdiction.
A consenting authority is the authority to appoint lesser chiefs within the community.
Reacting to the allegation, the traditional ruler noted that he had no problem with the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, over the appointment of minor chiefs.
