Ogun ruling houses oppose outsider involvement in succession
Three ruling houses in Mobalufon, Ogun State have warned non-indigenes against interfering in the succession process for the Moguniseja stool. In a statement signed by Dr. Kunle Taiwo, the families reaffirmed their support for Omoba Oyebowale Ilumoka as the Moguniseja-designate. They stressed that only Mobalufon indigenes have the right to decide on succession matters. The statement emphasized that the nomination followed established traditions and customs.
What we know
- The Oludipe, Olumurende (Demuren), and Olumukaiye (Ilumoka) ruling houses issued a warning to outsiders regarding the Moguniseja stool.
- Omoba Oyebowale Ilumoka has been reaffirmed as the Moguniseja-designate by all three ruling houses.
- The nomination process was conducted according to traditional and customary laws recognized by the community.
- The ruling houses described outside interference as “improper, misleading, and unacceptable.”
- Succession to the Moguniseja stool is considered an internal matter for Mobalufon indigenes only.
