Awujale crisis: Ijebu elders question Adesanya's appointment as interregnum council chairman

The Ijebu Progressive Elders Forum has criticized the selection of Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, as chairman of the reconstituted Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council. The forum expressed concern that this move raises doubts about the legitimacy of the traditional institution and the process of choosing the next Awujale monarch.

Chief Adesanya had reportedly been suspended by the previous Awujale, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, for misconduct. The group questioned the government's decision to appoint Adesanya without fully clarifying the reasons behind his previous suspension. Additionally, the forum pointed out that Adesanya's overdue salary payments had been settled as part of his appointment, adding another layer of controversy.

The elders warned that this decision could send the wrong message to other traditional leaders and undermine the authority of the existing council. They emphasized the need for transparency and public confidence during the interregnum period, questioning whether such a decision truly inspires trust or deepens the perception that Ijebuland's concerns are being ignored.