Iwo, Osun State — The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, has come under sharp criticism from his former wife, Queen Chanel Chin, who described him as a “deadbeat father” following his recent allegations against the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
The monarch had earlier accused the Ooni of Ife of conspiring with his estranged wife to tarnish his reputation and destabilize his throne. In response, Queen Chanel Chin dismissed the claims as baseless, insisting that her concerns were personal and centered on the welfare of their child.
Speaking through a statement, the Jamaican-born former queen said the Oluwo’s remarks were an attempt to divert attention from his alleged failure to live up to his responsibilities as a father. She maintained that dragging the Ooni of Ife into their dispute was both unnecessary and misleading.
The exchange has sparked renewed debate in traditional and social circles, with many observers noting the growing tension between two prominent Yoruba royal figures. While the Ooni of Ife has yet to issue a formal response, palace sources indicated that he considered the matter a private issue and not one requiring royal intervention.
This latest controversy adds to a series of public disputes involving Oba Akanbi since his ascension to the throne in 2016, further polarizing opinion about his style of leadership.
