Prince Adegboyega Olowu, Olori Ebi of Keregbetu in Ijebuland, has commended the leadership of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House for successfully nominating candidates for the vacant Awujale stool. The stool became vacant following the death of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona on July 13, 2025, after a 65-year reign.
On Monday, January 12, 2026, no fewer than 95 candidates, including Princess Oluwakemi Adetokunboh and AbdulFatai Arowolo, were nominated for the Awujale throne. The Fusengbuwa Ruling House is expected to submit the list of nominees to the kingmakers (afobajes) next week, as the selection process enters its next stage.
Olowu praised the ruling house leaders—Otunba Lateef Adebayo Owoyemi (Olori Ebi), Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba (Deputy Olori Ebi), and Prof. Fassy Yusuf (Vice Chairman)—for conducting the nomination process with integrity. He said their efforts demonstrate unity and transparency, which will help produce a widely accepted Awujale candidate.
He also advised Governor Dapo Abiodun to remain neutral, allowing the family heads and kingmakers to complete the process without political interference. “The vacant stool of Awujale should not be politicised because Ijebu is unique and highly regarded among ethnic groups in the country,” Olowu said.
