The video of Oba Akiolu supposedly snubbing the Ooni attracted controversy with many accusing the Oba of Lagos of insulting a more senior monarch.

“Anybody can imagine anything. There was nothing. The custom or tradition is like that in Lagos. We don’t hold each other; we don’t hug,” the Oba of Lagos told Punch.

Oba Akiolu also dismissed claims that he disrespected the Ooni because he is older than him.

“Which age difference? A monarch is a monarch. There is no age difference,” the Oba of Lagos said.

In the video, the Oba of Lagos was seen raising a seemingly dismissing hand when the Ooni tried to greet him.

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The Ooni had previously embraced a monarch who was seated next to Oba Akiolu.