KWAM 1 has petitioned the Ogun State Executive Council to nullify the Awujale nomination, alleging exclusion and procedural breaches
Veteran Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, has petitioned the Ogun State Executive Council to nullify the January 12, 2026, nomination exercise for the Awujale of Ijebuland stool.
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Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, an acknowledged member of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, alleged unlawful exclusion of himself and other eligible members from the process.
The petition, submitted through his solicitors, challenged the conduct of the meeting held at Bisrod Hall, Ijebu-Ode.
It alleged that armed security personnel restricted access to individuals carrying special delegate cards.
According to the petition, the delegate system was imposed by a faction of the ruling house.
It said the arrangement violated the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State 2021 and the Awujale chieftaincy declaration.
The petition stated that the law requires direct and inclusive participation of eligible ruling house members.
It added that no delegate system is recognised under the applicable statutes.
“Our client is an acknowledged and eligible member of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and an aspirant to the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebu Land,” the petition said.
It described the exercise as marred by grave procedural irregularities. The petition warned that the actions undermined the integrity of the revered Awujale selection process.
The dispute follows the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona in July 2025 after a historic 65-year reign. The Fusengbuwa ruling house is next in line to nominate candidates.
A letter dated January 6, 2026, from the Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area directed that a full statutory meeting be held within 14 days.
The petition noted that the letter made no reference to delegates or screening procedures.
The petitioners argued that the process breached constitutional rights to fair hearing under Section 36(1) of the 1999 Constitution.
It also cited violations of natural justice and established Supreme Court principles.
Several individuals were listed as excluded from the meeting. They include members of the Oduneye, Ashiru, Adesanya and Orisanmi families, among others.
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The petition declared the nomination exercise null and void. It warned that failure to address the alleged defects could lead to prolonged litigation and unrest in Ijebuland.
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