Awujale Throne: Fusengbuwa Ruling House Sets Up Screening Committee for Aspirants, Pledges Credibility.
By Segun Omo Ojikutu
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, has inaugurated a screening committee to assess aspirants for the revered throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland, pledging transparency and credibility in the process.
The move follows the Ogun State Government’s recent inauguration of an 11-member administrative council to oversee the affairs of Ijebu-Ode pending the installation of a new Awujale.
Speaking during a press conference on Wednesday at the Ile-Nla compound in Agunsebi, Ijebu-Ode, the head of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Chief Adedokun Ajidagba, described the development as both historic and timely.
“I am a child of history, and when I speak, I speak with authority. At 81, I remain firmly grounded in the history and records of our family. That is what we stand for,” Ajidagba said.
He recalled that in 1983, the Fusengbuwa family had presented candidates to the Ogun State Government under the leadership of the late Governor Bisi Onabanjo, with the names published in the Sketch newspaper. He noted that history was repeating itself, as the family once again rises to present aspirants for the Awujale stool.
We do not need to wait until the Afobajes summon us before preparing our candidate.
Ajidagba expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government for establishing the interim administrative team for Ijebu-Ode, stressing that the screening committee would play a pivotal role in presenting only credible princes.
“We do not need to wait until the Afobajes summon us before preparing our candidate. The Ogun State Government, under Prince Dapo Abiodun, has already set up an administrative committee headed by Dr. Sonny Kuku.
"In line with this, we have established our screening committee to ensure that only credible princes are presented. The stool of the Awujale is not just any position; it is paramount, and the whole world is watching,” he said.
His remarks drew support from leaders of other ruling houses. Alhaji Taheeb Mabadeje Alaga, head of the Anikilaya Ruling House, commended Ajidagba’s leadership, saying: “We cannot fold our arms and allow injustice to prevail. The remaining three ruling houses are fully behind this team.”
Similarly, Alhaji Adelagun Anibi, secretary of the Gbelegbuwa Ruling House, reaffirmed his house’s support for Ajidagba’s leadership.
Adding his voice, Prince Tolu Ogidan noted that kingship is not for every prince. “Some are born to lead, while others are born to be crowned. Government cannot choose for us when the time comes. We are here to support our family and uphold history,” he said.
The press conference was modestly attended by members of the Fusengbuwa family, along with representatives from the Anikilaya and Gbelegbuwa ruling houses, signaling a united front in the royal succession process.
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