Ogun State Government: Fusengbuwa Ruling House Petition Upheld

• The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has petitioned Governor Dapo Abiodun over a breakaway faction led by Adeleke Adeyemi.
• The breakaway group's activities have been accused of causing division within the ruling house and undermining the selection process.
• The petitioners argue that the nomination process for the vacant Awujale stool was lawful and peaceful, conducted in compliance with relevant laws, declarations, and traditions.

The nomination process for the vacant Awujale stool was lawful and peaceful, conducted in compliance with relevant laws, declarations, and traditions.

The selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebuland has been marred by controversy, with a breakaway faction emerging within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. This faction, led by Adeleke Adeyemi, has been accused of engaging in activities that could cause division within the ruling house and undermine the selection process. The petitioners, who are members of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, have urged Governor Dapo Abiodun to reject the breakaway group's claims and allow the kingmakers to resume their duties. They argue that the nomination process for the vacant Awujale stool was lawful and peaceful, conducted in compliance with relevant laws, declarations, and traditions.

The petition filed by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House has raised concerns about the potential impact of the breakaway faction's actions on the selection process. According to the petitioners, the breakaway group's activities contravene a subsisting judgment of the Ijebu-Ode High Court in Suit No. HCJ/18/2014, which prohibits one unit of the ruling house from interfering in the affairs of another. The petition also refers to an earlier petition submitted by counsel for Fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, Dr Wahab Shittu, SAN, in January 2026, which highlighted concerns about the breakaway group's activities.

The ongoing dispute within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House has significant implications for the selection process of the new Awujale of Ijebuland. Lawyers advising clients on succession matters in Ijebu Ode should be aware of the potential changes to the selection process and their impact on their clients' interests. The dispute also highlights the need for clarity and transparency in the nomination process, as well as the importance of adhering to relevant laws and traditions.

Lawyers advising clients on succession matters in Ijebu Ode should be aware of the ongoing dispute and potential for changes to the selection process, which may impact their clients' interests.

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