The Fidipote Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally declared its intention to present candidates for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland stool, following what it described as the failure of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House to act within the time allowed by law.
In a letter addressed to the Secretary of the Ijebu-Ode Local Government and the Ogun State Government, the Fidipote family stated that Fusengbuwa, which was first entitled to nominate candidates, did not submit any name within the 14-day period stipulated under the Ogun State Chieftaincy Law, 2021.
According to the letter, Fusengbuwa was officially notified on December 2, 2025, but failed to present any candidate before the statutory deadline of December 16, 2025.
Relying on Section 16(1)(c) of the Ogun State Chieftaincy Law and the Awujale Chieftaincy Declaration of 1959, the Fidipote Ruling House maintained that it is now legally next in line to present candidates to the kingmakers.
The family has consequently informed the relevant authorities of its readiness to nominate candidates and has invited the local government secretary, or a designated representative, to witness its general meeting scheduled for Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Ijebu-Ode.
The Fidipote Ruling House assured that its selection process would be conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner, in strict compliance with the law and established traditional procedures.