KWAM1 withdraws Awujale suit to review legal approach
Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM 1) has withdrawn his court case challenging the selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland. His lawyer, Dr Wahab Shittu (SAN), described the move as a tactical retreat to fine-tune their legal strategy. Despite the withdrawal, KWAM 1 remains actively interested in the contest for the royal stool. The legal team emphasized the need for further preparation before proceeding.
What we know
- KWAM 1’s notice of discontinuance was dated December 22, 2025 and filed at the Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode.
- The court had earlier declined to grant an interim injunction to stop Governor Dapo Abiodun, the Fusengbuwa ruling house, and others from continuing the selection process.
- The application for discontinuance will be formally heard on January 14, 2026, the next adjourned date for the suit.
- The suit, numbered HC3/238/2025, was contained in a document dated December 16, 2025.
- Justice A. A. Omoniyi ruled that the application for interim injunction lacked merit and ordered an expeditious hearing of the substantive matter.
