“We Are Preaching Holiness”-Oluwo …Bans Alcohol Consumption In His Palace

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has placed a ban on the consumption of alcohol within his palace and its premises, citing the need to preserve the sacredness of the environment.

The monarch announced the decision on his 58th birthday during a meeting with palace staff on Saturday.

A video of the moment, shared on Facebook by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, showed the royal father addressing unidentified individuals while seated in front of the main palace building.

Speaking in Yoruba, Akanbi said preaching holiness must be accompanied by living in a holy environment.

“This palace belongs to Olodumare, and there is a mosque over there. We want to get instant answers to our prayers. If you want to make something holy, you must start by making yourself holy first.

“I am taking this decision for you to become someone I will be proud to associate with. If you want to drink alcohol, I beg of you, go outside this premises. Go behind this fence. Go there and drink it, not here,” he said.

Ibraheem captioned the video: ‘Birthday: Oluwo holds meetings with palace staff, bans alcohol intake, vows to make Iwo clean.’

“We are preaching holiness. Anything that has to do with alcohol should not be touched on the premises. Anything against God should leave this premises,” the Oluwo added.

The monarch’s decision has attracted largely positive reactions online.

Commenting under the post, Aare Ishola Ogunkoru praised the king, writing, “We are blessed to have you as our King. Continue to enjoy the grace of God Almighty, Oba wa”.
Ahmed Adeokin First, in his comment, wrote, “May Almighty God make it an easy ride for my King. Nice move.”

Source: Punch