The Oluwole of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on the president of the United States, Donald Trump, to apologise to Iran.
Oba Akanbi stated that such a move could help America retain its global leadership status.
Speaking on the ongoing tensions involving Iran and Israel, through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Alli Ibraheem, on Tuesday, the monarch said it was not too late for the United States to mend diplomatic ties through a formal apology to Iranian authorities and allied nations.
Oba Akanbi expressed admiration for the United States, describing it as a dream country built on justice and credibility, while noting that past leaders had made significant contributions to sustaining its global integrity.
He, however, said the current conflict has become a test of leadership for President Trump, adding, “Trump is failing but it is not too late to right the wrong.”
The traditional ruler warned that relations among North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) member states were becoming strained, stressing the need for a strong and reassuring address from the US President to restore confidence among allies.
According to him, “There is still an opportunity for President Trump to retain the leadership status of the US by apologising to Iranian authorities and NATO allies. A good leader begs when wrong.”
Oba Akanbi also highlighted the global economic impact of the conflict, noting that the situation has created widespread uncertainty and hardship across nations.
He cautioned that the consequences of the war could have lasting effects, stating, “Nature may not forgive Trump for staging such an avoidable war.”
“The economy can still be rescued. The wound should be healed. More salt should not be added to the injury. Trump should apologise holistically to Iranian leadership,” he said.
The monarch urged all parties involved, including Israel, to improve diplomatic and international relations, emphasising that global peace and cooperation remain essential for collective survival.
Apologise to Iran over war — Oluwo advises President Trump
