Ogun Govt Clears Fusengbuwa Ruling House to Resume Awujale Selection Process

Ogun Govt Clears Fusengbuwa Ruling House to Resume Awujale Selection Process

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebuland has received official clearance to resume the process of selecting the next Awujale of Ijebuland, following a temporary suspension ordered by the Ogun State Government.

The approval was conveyed in a letter dated January 6, 2026, issued by the Ijebu Ode Local Government, authorising the ruling house to “begin the process of filling the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.”

The revered stool became vacant on July 13, 2025, following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona, who passed on at the age of 91 after a remarkable 65-year reign on the throne.

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The letter, signed by Oke Adebanjo, Secretary to the Ijebu Ode Local Government, directed the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to conduct its nomination exercise within 14 days, beginning from January 6.

Confirming the development, the Head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, said traditional rites and sacrifices had commenced, stressing that Ifa oracle consultation is central to the selection process.

“Oracle (Ifa) is playing a prominent role in the nomination process,” Owoyemi said, expressing confidence that a worthy successor would emerge.

He urged Ijebu indigenes to remain hopeful, adding that Ifa has been “speaking clearly, convincingly and favourably” in support of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which is next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland.

Ogun Govt Clears Fusengbuwa Ruling House to Resume Awujale Selection Process