Nigeria, March 22 -- The paramount ruler of Iwo, Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has disclosed that he played a crucial role in installing Adeyeye Ogunwusi as the Ooni of Ife in 2015.

In a statement on Friday, Oluwo said he used his connections to facilitate Ooni's installation, even intervening in a court case that threatened to derail Ooni's aspirations.

According to the Oluwo, he received a call from Akin Daodu, an ally of the Ooni, seeking his help in Mr Ogunwusi's bid for the throne.

The Oluwo said he had a prior connection with the Ogunwusi family, having lived near them in Akobo, Ibadan. He also acknowledged a closer relationship with Ogunwusi's brother, Tunji Ogunwusi.

"As a friend and peer, I've earlier called Tunji Ogunwusi, but he und...