According to the report from the Sun News, The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdurosheed Akanbi, has outlined a condition for Ifa worshippers if they wish him to cease commenting on their practices.
The monarch has issued a warning to idol worshippers, urging them to refrain from associating their religion with Yoruba culture and tradition.
In a statement provided to the Daily Sun by his spokesperson, Alli Ibrahim, Oba Akanbi emphasized his role as the guardian of Yoruba customs and traditions, asserting his duty to protect them.
He said, “Nobody is saying you should not worship idols, but for a person to say that idol worshipping is a culture of Yoruba, you have me to contend with."
He continued, “Nobody can take our culture from us. We are born with it. Christianity is not culture and it is not tradition. Islam is not a culture or tradition. Idol worship is not a culture or tradition. It is a way of worship. Let everybody worship what they want but don’t mix it with the beautiful, great Yoruba culture and tradition."
"I cannot tolerate idol worship because of my office. I hate idols with passion. I advise those that are worshipping it to desist,” Oluwo said.