Popular Fuji musician and Olori Omooba of Ijebu land, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde, has written Governor Dapo Abiodun, claiming he is being sidelined in the ongoing selection for the next Awujale of Ijebu land.
In a letter dated January 8, 2026, sent through his lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu, SAN, Ayinde alleged that the Fusengbuwa ruling house—the next in line to produce the Awujale—is issuing directives that contravene the Chieftaincy Declaration, Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State. He argued that the measures are aimed at disenfranchising him from contesting the throne.
The selection of the new Awujale has reportedly attracted over 60 aspirants, including Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1. The Fusengbuwa family, however, has maintained that Ayinde is not a member of the ruling house and is therefore ineligible to participate in the process.
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Ayinde had earlier approached the Ogun State High Court, Ijebu Ode, seeking an interim injunction to halt Governor Abiodun and six others from proceeding with the selection. The court dismissed the application, ruling it lacked merit. The musician later withdrew the suit without providing a reason.
In his recent letter, Ayinde referenced a January 6, 2026, communication from the Secretary of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Oke Adebanjo, which granted the ruling house approval to commence the selection process. He expressed surprise that while family members were preparing for the meeting, Prince Adeleye Lateef Ademuyiwa, the family’s Public Relations Officer, issued a directive requiring candidates to collect nomination cards and appear before a screening committee chaired by Prince Alhaji Mitiu Adenuga.
The letter indicated that the nomination exercise is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, but also stated that the process would be carried out by delegates selected at a January 10, 2026, meeting.
“It is a matter of deep concern to our client that these directives contravene both the Chieftaincy Declaration, Obas and Chiefs Law, and the Local Government’s letter,” the letter read. “It is evident that there are plans to disenfranchise members wishing to participate in the nomination.
“All members of the ruling house are entitled to attend meetings and nominate candidates of their choice. A group cannot usurp these rights. The directive providing for screening and nomination by delegates contradicts the spirit and letter of the law. We urge timely intervention to ensure the integrity of the process and protect our client’s rights.”
The Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, confirmed receiving the letter but dismissed it as “arrant nonsense” with no bearing on the selection.
Speaking on Sunday, Yusuf said, “It is a misguided letter. Either Wahab Shittu is being misled, or Wasiu Ayinde is. The letter was sent to the government, which will respond appropriately. The issue of screening is illogical. We have over 20,000 members—how does he expect us to manage the crowd?”
The ruling house has scheduled the nomination meeting for Monday, January 12, for aspirants contesting the vacant stool.
The Awujale throne became vacant in July 2025 following the death of 91-year-old Oba Sikiru Adetona, who reigned for 65 years.
Efforts to obtain a reaction from the Ogun State Government were unsuccessful, as the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Governor Abiodun, Mr. Kayode Akinmade, had not responded to inquiries at the time of publication.
