The Ogun State Government has intervened to nullify the ongoing process to select a new Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, barely two weeks after directing the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to produce a candidate for the revered stool.
The stool became vacant following the passing of the late Oba Sikiru Adetona, who died in July at the age of 91 after reigning for 65 years.
In a letter dated December 2, 2025, and signed by the Secretary of the Ijebu Ode Local Government Area, Oke Adebanjo, the state government had originally instructed the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to conclude the selection process within 14 days and submit the names of eligible princes.
Acting on the directive, the ruling house commenced screening and reportedly attracted no fewer than 60 aspirants, with a screening exercise scheduled for Monday, December 15.
However, the exercise was abruptly suspended after the state government summoned representatives of the ruling house and the Awujale Interregnum Administration Committee to a meeting on Tuesday.
In a telephone interview on Wednesday, the Vice Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, confirmed that the government has now nullified the initial selection process.
“The government has stepped in and nullified the process. We have been instructed to halt everything pending further directives,” Yusuf stated.
