Key Points:
- Oluwo says Ooni worked with his former wife. He claims they tried to poison and kill him.
- He says she lived in his home three years. He questions paternity and wants a DNA test.
- He recalls a 2019 split from Chanel Chin. He later wed Princess Firdaus in 2022.
Royal drama flared again in Yoruba land on Tuesday night. The Oluwo of Iwo posted a fresh video online. He accused the Ooni of Ife of a vile plot. According to him, the plan was to poison and kill him.
Abdulrasheed Akanbi linked the plan to his ex-wife. Her name is Chanel Chin, a Canadian woman. Both share a son named Oduduwa, born years ago. He said the Ooni gave her shelter after the split.
Fresh clip reignites royal feud
He posted the clip on Instagram on Tuesday, September 30. His words cast new light on a long, bitter rivalry. He said the Ooni sought his fall, then set a trap. According to him, “they packaged a woman” for his palace.
“She stayed in my house for over three years,” he said. “There was a child, and I will seek a DNA test.” “Poison came twice, and an assassin also tried,” he alleged. “I sent her away, and the Ooni housed her,” he added.
He also said he helped the Ooni gain the stool. Now, he claims the king wants him silenced for good. He even alleged a tryst at a hotel with his ex. Meanwhile, the Ooni of Ife seclusion rites drew prayers.
Backstory, marriage and child
In 2019, his spokesman announced the split from Ms Chin. They cited “personal issues” at the time. The pair share a son named Oduduwa. Later on, he married Kano princess Firdaus Abdullahi in 2022.
He vowed to fight on, and he mocked dark charms. “No charm can kill me,” he said with bold pride. “Only God can decide when a man will die.” ValidUpdates could not verify these claims at press time.
In public life, calls for honouring Yoruba stools grew louder. Last week, Peter Obi urged respect for the Olubadan, nationwide. ValidUpdates will watch for replies from all sides
