Fuji music star, Wasiu Ayinde, aka K1, has expressed concern about perceived moves by Fusengbuwa Ruling House to exclude him from the nomination process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland
He alleged that the ruling house, which is next in line to produce the new Awujale, has been taking decisions that run contrary to the Chieftaincy Declaration, Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State.
In a letter written to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, K1, who is said to be from Fidipote Ruling House, claimed Fusengbuwa House was sidelining him from the ongoing selection process for the next Awujale.
Fusengbuwa Ruling House resumes nomination process today in Ijebu Ode, after an initial halt to the process.
Several princes were said to have indicated their intention to succeed the last Awujale, the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who joined his ancestors at 91 on July 13, 2025 after 65 years reign on the throne.
KWAM1’s allegations of exclusion were contained in a letter dated January 8, 2026, sent to Governor Abiodun by the musician’s lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu, SAN.
Earlier, he had approached Ogun State High Court in Ijebu Ode seeking an interim injunction to restrain Governor Abiodun and six others from proceeding with the selection process, but the court declined the request.
However, in the recent letter to the governor, he said he was surprised to know that while the family members were preparing for the meeting, Prince Adeleye Ademuyiwa, the family’s spokesman, issued a notice directing candidates to collect nomination cards and appear before a screening committee.
KWAM1 noted that the directive scheduled the nomination exercise for Monday, January 12, 2026.
The letter said: “It is a matter of deep concern to our client that all these directives, which contravene the Chieftaincy Declaration, Obas and Chiefs Law, and the letter from the Secretary of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, were included in the family’s letter dated January 6, 2026.
“It is clear that there are plans by the leadership of the ruling house to disenfranchise members desirous of participating in the nomination of candidates for the Awujale stool.
“We wish to emphasise that members of the ruling house are entitled to attend the meeting to nominate candidates of their choice.
“A group of people in the ruling house cannot usurp these rights. The directive providing for screening and nomination by delegates is inconsistent with the spirit and letter of the Chieftaincy Declaration and the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State 2021.
“In the interest of justice and compliance with due process, we urge timely intervention to address these concerns, ensuring the integrity of the process and protecting our client’s rights.”
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