Awujale Stool: Wasiu Ayinde’s Fidipote ruling house seeks to claim throne

The Fidipote Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has asserted its right to nominate candidates for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland throne, alleging that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House did not comply with the legal deadline for submissions.

In correspondence with the Ijebu-Ode Local Government and Ogun State Government officials, the Fidipote family stated that the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, which had the primary claim to present nominees, failed to put forward any candidate within the 14-day timeframe set by the Ogun State Chieftaincy Law of 2021.

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The Fidipote family noted that the Fusengbuwa House was notified on December 2, 2025, but did not submit any candidates by the deadline of December 16, 2025.

Referencing Section 16(1)(c) of the law and the Awujale Chieftaincy Declaration from 1959, the Fidipote Ruling House declared that it is now in line to propose candidates to the kingmakers.

As a result, the family has informed the relevant authorities of its plan to present candidates and has invited the local government secretary or a representative to attend their meeting on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Ijebu-Ode.

The Fidipote Ruling House pledged that the selection process will be carried out in a peaceful, transparent manner, adhering strictly to legal requirements and customary practices.