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Ajuwale Stool: Protest Rocks Ijebu Ode Over Alleged Imposition

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Indigenes and residents of Ijebu Ode held a protest on Friday morning, marching from the Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Archway to the Ijebu Ode Local Government Headquarters to oppose what they described as attempts by “powerful interests” to influence the selection of the next Awujale. The demonstration followed a circular issued by the Ogun State Government on January 20, 2026, which barred the kingmakers from advancing the selection of a candidate from the 95 nominees submitted by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. Leaders of the ruling house include Otunba Lateef Owoyemi (Olori Ebi), Prince Adedokun Ajidagba (Deputy Olori Ebi), and Professor Fassy Yusuf (Vice Chairman). The circular, issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, has fueled allegations that Governor Dapo Abiodun’s administration is attempting to interfere in the traditional selection process to favor a preferred candidate. Mrs. Adenugba Obileye, who led the peaceful protest, said the march was meant to express the community’s disapproval of what she called “plots to interfere with the work of the kingmakers” and to ensure that the Awujale is selected through proper traditional procedures. “We are here to register our displeasure and demand that the kingmakers be allowed to perform their constitutional duty without interference. The people of Ijebu will not accept any attempt to impose a candidate outside the traditional process,” Mrs. Obileye said.

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Awujale Stool: DSS Summons Shortlisted Candidates as Succession Tension Escalate in Ogun

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned all nominees vying for the vacant Awujale throne of Ijebuland. The January 20 invitation, issued through a letter from the secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, directed the heads of the Fusengbuwa ruling house—including Lateef Owoyemi, Dokun Ajidagba, and Fassy Yusuf—to ensure that all candidates report to the DSS office along NTA Road, beside the state psychiatric hospital off Igbeba Road in Ijebu-Ode. In a separate notice, the kingmakers announced the cancellation of the scheduled meet-and-greet event, instructing nominees to follow the DSS directives instead. This development comes amid rising tension surrounding the selection of the next Awujale, following earlier government intervention. The Ogun State government had previously suspended the process due to petitions, procedural concerns, and security reports, citing the need to preserve peace, order, and the integrity of the stool. The DSS action adds another layer of scrutiny to the succession process, highlighting the prominence of the Awujale throne as one of Yorubaland’s most significant traditional institutions.

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Ogun Suspends Awujale Selection Again Amid Security Concerns

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The Ogun State government has once again put the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebu land on hold. Our correspondent in Ijebu Ode reports that security at the Awujale palace was heightened on Wednesday, with police and officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps deployed to the area. The Awujale throne became vacant in July 2025 following the death of 91-year-old Oba Sikiru Adetona, who ruled for 65 years. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat, the government said the decision to suspend the process was due to numerous petitions from security agencies and other key stakeholders. The statement partly read: “The Awujale stool is one of the foremost and most prestigious chieftaincy titles in Yoruba land and Ogun State. The stature of the late Oba Sikiru Adetona, who reigned for sixty-five years, significantly enhanced the modern esteem of the stool. “The focus and scrutiny on the next Awujale are therefore considerable. The State Government has received multiple petitions, reports from security agencies, and inputs from stakeholders regarding the ongoing selection process. “To preserve public order, protect the integrity of the process, and maintain the respect due the stool, it has become necessary to halt the selection at this time. “This decision is made in line with the provisions of the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of Ogun State, 2021, which empowers the government to set aside an appointment in the interest of peace, order, and good governance. “The Awujale Kingmakers Council and the Fusengbuwa Ruling House are to be notified immediately and advised to await further directives regarding the selection process.” This marks the second suspension of the Awujale selection process. The first was in December 2025, when the government halted it citing procedural errors.

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Ninety-Five Princes and Princesses Declare Interest In Awujale Stool Of Ijebuland

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A total of ninety-five princes and princesses from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House have expressed interest in ascending to the stool of Awujale of Ijebuland. The Olori Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Jadiara Lateef Owoyemi, made the disclosure during the commencement of the nomination meeting held at Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode. Other key members of the ruling house present at the meeting included the Deputy Olori Ebi, Otunba Ajidagba, and the Chairman, Chief Fassy Yusuf, among others. Otunba Owoyemi, a former ICAN President, explained that the names of candidates who successfully cleared the initial screening would be forwarded to the Afobajes. The Afobajes are then responsible for selecting one candidate to become the next Awujale and submitting the choice to the Ogun State Government for approval. He further advised that anyone with objections or grievances regarding the process should direct them to the government through the proper channels.

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Ogun Court Dismisses KWAM 1’s Bid To Halt Awujale Selection Process

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An Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode on Monday dismissed an application by Fuji musician Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, seeking to halt the selection process of the next Awujale. Ayinde, from the Fidipote ruling house, had approached the court to challenge why only the Fusengbuwa ruling house was being considered to produce the next Awujale. He filed the suit against Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, asking the court to stop the installation process pending the outcome of his lawsuit. Other respondents in the case, filed as HC3/238/2025, include the Executive Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Secretary to Ijebu-Ode Local Government, and the Chairman of the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council. Justice A. A. Omoniyi ruled that the application lacked merit and refused to grant an interim injunction to stop the selection of the new Awujale. However, the court scheduled an accelerated hearing, with proceedings set to begin on January 14, 2026. Ayinde’s lawsuit claims that the succession process violates the Ogun State Chieftaincy Law and infringes on his constitutional rights. In response to the legal challenge, the state government temporarily halted the Awujale selection process. Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, explained that the suspension was due to procedural errors, noting that the government intends to strictly follow the provisions of the Obas and Chiefs Law in the installation of the Awujale.

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Awujale Stool: KWAM 1 Goes to Court

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Fuji Musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall has formally approached the court to adjudicate on the refusal of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to consider his request to be considered on its platform for the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland. KWAM 1 is suing the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and others from taking any steps in the installation of the New Awujale until the resolution of his matter before the Court. The ex parte motion would be heard on Monday December 22,2025.

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Ogun State Suspends Awujale Selection Process Over Procedural Errors

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The Ogun State Government has suspended the ongoing selection process for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. Prof. Fassy Yusuf, Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, confirmed the development in a phone interview on Wednesday. The stool became vacant following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona in July, who ruled for 65 years and passed away at the age of 91. In a letter dated December 2, 2025, and signed by the Secretary of Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Oke Adebanjo, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House was instructed to nominate candidates for the next Awujale within 14 days. Acting on the directive, the ruling house began the selection process, which reportedly attracted over 60 princes, and scheduled the screening for Monday, December 15. However, the exercise was halted after the state government called a meeting on Tuesday with representatives of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and the Awujale Interregnum Administration Committee. The meeting, presided over by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr. Ganiyu Hamzat, aimed to ensure full compliance with existing chieftaincy laws. Prof. Yusuf explained that the government directed the ruling house to restart the process due to procedural errors that could have led to legal challenges. He emphasized that the intervention was standard practice to ensure adherence to the 2021 Obas and Chiefs Law and the 1957 chieftaincy declaration governing the Awujale stool. “The meeting with the government was to ensure that everything falls in place,” Yusuf said. “We are to strictly follow the provisions of the Obas and Chiefs Law regarding the installation of the Awujale. Very soon, we will receive a fresh letter from the local government to begin the process anew. The earlier letter giving us 14 days has been withdrawn. “The family will review the situation, and we will proceed according to government guidelines. No list of candidates has been submitted to the kingmakers, so there is nothing to worry about.” A senior state government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, also confirmed the suspension, stressing that the meeting was intended to correct procedural errors and not to interfere with the ruling house’s autonomy. “The local government acted prematurely in initiating the selection process. It did not follow the procedures outlined in the 2021 Obas and Chiefs Law and the 1957 chieftaincy declaration for the Awujale stool,” the official said. “We have guided all parties on the correct steps to avoid unnecessary litigation. “To properly commence the process, the ruling house must first formally notify the local government of its readiness. The local government will then communicate with the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, which will authorize the selection process. Given that the Awujale’s installation has remained unchanged for 65 years, it is understandable that some officials may be unfamiliar with the procedure.” The government has assured that the restart of the selection process will ensure full compliance with the law and prevent disputes over the installation of the new Awujale.

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Breaking: Awujale of Ijebu, Oba Sikiru Adetona Dies At 91

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Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, has joined his ancestors at the age of 91. The monarch passed away on Sunday, just hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the demise of former Muhammadu Buhari, who is also a longtime friend to the deceased monarch. Oba Adetona, who was one of the longest-reigning traditional rulers in the country, ascended the throne in 1960, and a highly respected voice among Yoruba monarchs and across the country. Confirming the monarch’s demise, Governor Dapo Abiodun, said the monarch joined his ancestors the same day that the former President, Muhammadu died in a London, the United Kingdom hospital. The statement reads partly, “It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland. Oba Adetona joined his ancestors today, July 13, 2025 at the age of 91 leaving behind a remarkable legacy that has significantly shaped Ijebuland, Ogun State and Nigeria in general. ”It is indeed double sadness that Oba Adetona joined his ancestors the same day that the former President, Muhammadu died in a London, the United Kingdom hospital.”

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