End Delay in Awujale Succession, clerics Tell Abiodun
Religious leaders in Ijebuland have appealed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to lift the embargo on the selection of a successor to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, saying the prolonged delay in filling the stool has become a source of concern to the people. The call was made on Sunday by […]
Religious figures in Ijebuland have urged Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun to permit the selection of a successor to the late Awujale Oba Sikiru Adetona, expressing concern over the extended delay. The bishops, the imam, and a local chief made their plea during the inauguration of 52 boreholes and a community empowerment initiative funded by a prominent Ijebu royal and his wife.
Oludipe, the Anglican Diocese of Ijebu's bishop, told reporters that the state government was the reason for the delay, preventing those who should choose the Awujale from fulfilling their duty. He requested that the governor lift the ban immediately so the process can conclude according to tradition.
Sheikh Ayanbadejo, the Ijebuland imam, expressed confidence that the next Awujale would come to light, but stressed that steps must be taken now to resolve the issue. He appealed to the governor to heed the people's wishes and trust the selected kingmakers, who he described as men of integrity.
Bolanle Bakare, head of the Osugbo in Ijebu-Ode, also thanked the donors for the boreholes, but implored the governor to clear the hurdle in the Awujale selection process. The community had previously sued Abiodun, the Awujale, and others in court for failing to install a new ruler since Adetona's death in July 2025.
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