The Oluwo 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, stated that President Trump was failing in handling the situation but still had the opportunity to correct his mistakes.
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.
He added that there was still an opportunity for President Trump to retain the leadership status of the United States by apologising to Iranian authorities and NATO allies, noting that a good leader should admit faults 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, warning that the situation may have serious repercussions if not properly managed.
The monarch further stated that the economy could still be stabilised if urgent steps were taken, urging that the situation be carefully handled to avoid worsening the crisis, while calling on President Trump to issue a comprehensive apology to Iranian leadership.
He urged all parties involved, including Israel, to improve diplomatic and international relations, emphasising that global peace and cooperation remain essential for collective survival.
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