Nigerians have reacted to a viral video showing the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi Telu 1, clearing a section of his community which was taken over by bush alongside other members of his community.
The video which was posted on the monarch’s Instagram page on Sunday featured him wielding a cutlass to clear the expanse of land.
Oluwo explained that the exercise, which involved other prominent community members, was for “spreading love” and promoting togetherness among the people of Iwo.
“Love your own with passion. It’s not about king/Oluwo cutting grass; it is about community love for the city!
“Paramount ruler of Iwoland, Oba AbdulRasheed Akanbi Telu 1; President Iwo Board of Trustees, Professor Lai Olurode; and others doing community work this morning.
“Please don’t ask us why we did not use lawn mowers or labourers. This is bringing our Iwo people together, spreading love,” the caption read.
Reacting to the video, a follower identified as Temitope Daniel said, “Kabiesi is doing normal. That’s the quality of a good leader sir. I learnt that from you also sir. More grace to him”
Another user, Ola Samuel Commented, “This is a good example, I salute your courage sir, KABIYESI OOOOOOO
This is just as Babatunde Amos Ojo said, “That is leading by example. Very good. Kade pe lori o”
Jimoh Tajudeem commented, “There are things one can’t learn, those things must presence in one’s blood and those things are beyond eye service. You can’t learn generosity, kindness etc. Those things must radiate in one’s blood. All those good things radiate in Kabiyesi’s blood.
“You are doing well, best wishes sir.”
Adewale Mutiu added, “Superb and surprise about good and incomparable king👉 Oluwo of IWOLAND,kamu Tegan kuro,katun fi Tegan kun, TELU is : Nice and good example King.ride on sir Almighty Allah is with U”
Laide Eninla commented, “Oluwo will surely enjoy his kingdom. He is Young and Energetic. Long life sir.”
Another user, Labeeb Adebayo said, “Ever since I have been seen a king I have never seen leadership like babawa oluwo he is a very good example of leadership we have to copy and follow his step. In this life the most greatest and highest position is to be a king, in term of position you’re in a great position in terms of wealth you’re wealthy. babawa oluwo have never see his self as a king he hands everything all over to Allah. Although I’m not citizens of iwo land but i saw a good example from babawa oluwo that’s why I always pray for him that may Allah subhanahu watahala elongate babawa oluwo life for us we’re all enjoying you all over the world ”
