Awujale nominees DSS directive issued as kingmakers cancel planned meeting at Aafin Awujale in Ijebu-Ode
Awujale Kingmakers Council has cancelled a planned meet-and-greet earlier scheduled to hold at the Aafin Awujale and directed all Awujale nominees to report to the Department of State Services office in Ijebu-Ode by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday.
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The directive was contained in a formal communication dated January 20, 2026, addressed to the leadership of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, including the Chairman, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, his deputy, Otunba Dokun Ajidagba, and the Vice Chairman, Professor Fassy Yusuf.
According to the notice, all nominated candidates for the Awujale stool are required to present themselves at the DSS office located along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode, at the stated time.
The council said the directive necessitated the cancellation of the earlier engagement at the palace and expressed regret over any inconvenience caused by the sudden change.
The letter was signed by the Secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja, who urged strict compliance and punctuality by all concerned nominees.
The development comes amid ongoing traditional processes and heightened scrutiny surrounding the Awujale selection exercise in Ijebuland.
The state government had previously halted aspects of the process following multiple petitions.
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No official reason was provided for the DSS engagement, and further details on the outcome of the meeting were not disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
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