Leaders of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House the family next in line to produce the next Awujale of Ijebuland have appealed to Dapo Abiodun, the governor of Ogun State, to lift the suspension on the selection process for the vacant traditional throne.
The ruling house, represented by its head, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, said the indefinite halt has left members of the royal family, as well as Ijebu indigenes at home and abroad, frustrated and uncertain. Owoyemi described how he has been inundated with daily calls from supporters asking for updates on the emergence of a new Awujale and urged the governor to allow the kingmakers to complete their assignment without further delay.
The Awujale stool a revered traditional position in Ijebu land that dates back centuries became vacant following the death of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona in 2025, who reigned for 65 years as the monarch.
Ogun State had suspended the selection process for the next Awujale earlier this month after receiving petitions from security agencies and other stakeholders questioning aspects of the exercise. The government said it halted the process to allow a review and to ensure transparency, due process, and adherence to tradition before continuing.
Addressing journalists, Owoyemi thanked Governor Abiodun for his previous support but stressed that continued delays were harming the community’s expectations. He highlighted the approaching cultural calendar including important festivals such as the annual Ojude Oba celebration and said many are waiting for clear leadership to guide preparations.
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House is pleading for the suspension to be lifted so that the kingmakers can resume their work of choosing a new monarch, ending months of uncertainty for Ijebu land’s royal succession.
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