Ruling house disputes removal of key leaders in Awujale selection crisis
The Grand Council of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode has voiced strong support for its current leadership, rejecting the reported removal of Abdulateef Owoyemi, Oladokun Ajidagba, and Prof Fassy Yusuf. The council dismissed the allegations against these leaders as baseless, accusing the opposing group of attempting to tarnish their image and disrupt the selection of the new Awujale. The family also announced plans to take legal action against those behind the allegations. Tensions remain high as the family calls on the government to lift the embargo on the Awujale selection process.
What we know
- The Grand Council passed a vote of confidence in Owoyemi, Ajidagba, and Yusuf, rejecting their purported removal.
- The council described the fact-finding committee that announced the removal as illegitimate and lacking authority.
- Allegations of financial inducement and irregularities were dismissed as attempts to damage the leaders' reputations.
- The family plans to pursue legal action for alleged defamation against the group behind the removal claims.
- The council urged the Ogun State Government to lift the embargo on the Awujale selection process, citing ongoing controversy and delays.
