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Contestants for the stool of Awujale of Ijebuland have been summoned by the Department of State Services (DSS) over concerns and controversy surrounding the selection process.
According to online reports, the Awujale Kingmakers Council cancelled the planned meet-and-greet earlier scheduled to be held at the Aafin Awujale as a result of the summons.
Awujale nominees have been instructed by the council to report to the DSS office in Ijebu-Ode.
The development is contained in a statement dated January 20, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, his deputy, Otunba Dokun Ajidagba, and the Vice Chairman, Prof. Fassy Yusuf.
The notice states that all Awujale nominees are required to present themselves at the DSS office located along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode, by 11:00 a.m. prompt.
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The council further noted that the decision led to the cancellation of the earlier engagement at the Aafin Awujale.
“We write to formally inform you that the meet-and-greet earlier scheduled for this morning at the Aafin Awujale has been cancelled.
“Accordingly, the Awujale nominees are hereby directed to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office located at State Security Service (SSS) Along NTA Road beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, Off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode. Time: 11:00 a.m. prompt.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause. Kindly ensure that all concerned nominees are punctual and comply strictly with this directive,” the letter signed by the Secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja, partly reads.
