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Ijebuland Awujale succession dispute

Overview

The succession process for the Awujale of Ijebuland has been marked by internal conflict and legal disputes within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. Following the death of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the selection process faced interruptions, including allegations that the Ogun State government locked the Awujale Palace in January 2026 to prevent kingmakers from meeting.

Internal tensions within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House escalated due to allegations of financial inducement, document manipulation, and a “deliberate dereliction of sacred duty” regarding the classification of candidates. A fact-finding committee reported a “manifest breakdown of unity, communication, and cohesion” among leadership, leading to the removal of Chairman Abdulateef Owoyemi, Vice-Chairman Prof. Fassy Yusuf, and Deputy Chairman Adeodokun Ajidagba.

In response to the stalled selection process, leaders of the ruling house filed a lawsuit in the Ogun State High Court against Governor Dapo Abiodun, the state’s Attorney-General, and the Awujale kingmakers. The claimants argue they have fulfilled their statutory responsibilities by completing internal nominations within the legally prescribed timeframe.

As of September 2026, the legal battle continues after a seven-month stalemate. Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, Chairman of the ruling house, stated that the family can no longer wait indefinitely for the process to conclude. During recent proceedings, Justice A. A. Omoniyi returned the case file for reassignment, noting that an upcoming annual vacation lasting until January 2027 would prevent him from proceeding with the urgent matter. The case has been adjourned to September 23, 2026.

Entities

Fusengbuwa Ruling House · Ogun State High Court · Dapo Abiodun · Awujale · Ijebuland

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Fusengbuwa Ruling House sues over stalled Awujale selection

    The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has sued Governor Dapo Abiodun and kingmakers over the stalled selection process for the next Awujale in Ogun State.

  2. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Fusengbuwa Ruling House sues Ogun Governor and kingmakers

    The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has sued Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and kingmakers to compel the completion of the selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

  3. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Ijebuland succession crisis leads to lawsuit against Ogun State Governor

    The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has sued Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and kingmakers to compel the completion of the Awujale succession process in Ijebuland following the death of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fusengbuwa Ruling House removes three leaders over fraud allegations

    The Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ogun State has removed three leaders over allegations of bribery and irregularities during the selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

Sources

fellowpress.com · gwg.ng · newtelegraphng.com · primanews.org · punchng.com · thecitizenng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · tribuneonlineng.com · withinnigeria.com

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