95 Aspirant presented for Awujale of Ijebuland Throne

A total of about 95 aspirants have emerged from the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode, The aspirants which comprises of about 94 princes and one princess emerged as contenders for the vacant Awujale stool. The Awujale is the paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Ogun State

According to Punch News, The aspirants emerged on Monday during a nomination meeting of the ruling house held at Bisrod Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode. The meeting was presided over by the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Their council was chaired by Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, alongside his deputy, Prince Adedokun Ajidagba, and the Vice Chairman, Prof. Fassy Yusuf. Secretary to the Local Government, Mr Abiodun Oke was representative from Ijebu Ode Local Government.

Mrs Oluwakemi Onanuga, a lawyer was the sole female aspirant. The Awujale stool became vacant in July 2025 after the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona, who passed away at the age of 91 after a 65-year reign.