Fuji music icon, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has formally written to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, over his alleged exclusion from the succession process to the revered Awujale of Ijebuland stool.
In the letter, which was made available to journalists, Ayinde expressed concern over what he described as his omission from considerations linked to the Awujale traditional institution, despite his lineage and longstanding ties to Ijebuland.
The musician reportedly appealed to the governor to intervene in the matter, stressing the need for fairness, due process, and strict adherence to customary laws guiding succession to the prestigious stool. He noted that the Awujale institution is a symbol of unity, culture, and heritage among the Ijebu people and warned that perceived exclusion could generate unnecessary controversy.
Ayinde, an indigene of Ijebuland, is said to have grounded his petition on historical records and family lineage, arguing that he is entitled to be considered whenever issues relating to the stool arise. He urged the state government to ensure transparency in all traditional matters to preserve peace and confidence in the chieftaincy system.
While details of the succession process were not exhaustively outlined in the petition, sources close to the development said the letter was written as a precautionary step, aimed at forestalling actions that could permanently shut out eligible contenders.
As of the time of filing this report, the Ogun State Government had not officially responded to the petition. Efforts to reach government officials for comments were also unsuccessful.
The Awujale of Ijebuland stool remains one of the most prominent traditional institutions in Yorubaland, and any issue surrounding its succession often attracts widespread attention from cultural stakeholders, indigenes, and observers across the country.
The development has continued to generate reactions, particularly among Ijebu sons and daughters, with many calling for calm and urging all parties to allow due process to prevail in the interest of peace and tradition.