The Ogun State Government on Saturday dismissed reports claiming it had endorsed Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye as the next Awujale of Ijebuland, describing the reports as false and misleading.
In a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner of the Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the government clarified that it had not endorsed any individual for the traditional throne.
The statement said officials had become aware of rumours alleging that the Ifa oracle had selected Prince Kuye as the next Awujale and that the state government had supported the decision. The government firmly denied any involvement, stressing that such claims were untrue.
According to the statement, the selection and installation of an Awujale must follow established laws, official procedures, and recognised traditional customs. It emphasised that the government has not approved any candidate and warned that claims suggesting otherwise—especially those linked to informal or traditional oracle pronouncements—should be ignored.
The government also announced that the process to fill the vacant Awujale stool has been temporarily suspended. It urged residents and stakeholders to rely only on official announcements and avoid spreading unverified information that could cause tension or confusion.
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The statement reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining peace, upholding due process, and respecting traditional institutions across Ogun State.
Earlier reports indicated that the state government had already suspended the selection process in January, marking the second suspension within a month. Security personnel were heavily deployed around the palace during that period.
The Awujale throne became vacant in July 2025 following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona at the age of 91. He ruled Ijebuland for 65 years. The government said the suspension was necessary to maintain public order, protect the credibility of the selection process, and preserve the dignity of the revered traditional institution.
