The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has warned that prolonged hostilities involving Iran, Israel and the United States could worsen global instability and deepen economic hardship across many countries.
Oba Akanbi also appealed to Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, to prioritise peace and diplomatic dialogue amid tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement personally signed on Monday, the traditional ruler congratulated Khamenei on his emergence as Iran’s leader at a critical period for the international community.
Oba Akanbi noted that the leadership decisions of the new Supreme Leader could significantly influence the direction of global peace and stability.
“Your administrative prowess is a factor to the world’s peace or otherwise,” the monarch said while acknowledging the fragile state of international relations in the region.
He also reflected on the recent developments surrounding the death of the former Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that the incident had further intensified tensions.
“The world is groaning in pain. The Middle East is bleeding profusely. The pain of the gruesome assassination of the immediate past Supreme Leader of Iran cannot be forgotten in haste,” he said.
The Oluwo warned that ongoing conflicts were already affecting global economic conditions, noting that rising fuel prices and increasing living costs were placing pressure on vulnerable populations.
“The economy is grounded already. The struggling classes are finding it harder to eat. The price of fuel has skyrocketed and is becoming unavoidable to the already suffering people,” he added.
He urged the Iranian leadership to consider dialogue and reconciliation as a means of easing tensions and preventing further hardship for civilians.
“Embracing dialogue is not cowardice. Those who embrace peace are the true winners. If Mojtaba Khamenei says yes to peace today, the world will be peaceful,” Oba Akanbi said.
US, Israel, Iran conflict could worsen global economy — Oluwo warns
