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From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta
Awujale Kingmakers’ Council has cancelled a planned meet-and-greet with Awujale nominees earlier scheduled to hold at the Awujale Palace, directing the nominees to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office in Ijebu-Ode.
The development was conveyed in a letter dated January 20, and addressed to the Olórí Ẹbí of Fusengbuwa, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi; his deputy, Otunba Dokun Ajidagba; and Chief Prof. Fassy Yusuf.
According to the letter, all Awujale nominees were instructed 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.
The letter read in part: “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 at 11:00 a.m. prompt.” The council added: “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 was signed by the Secretary of the Awujale Kingmakers’ Council, Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja, who urged all nominees to comply strictly with the directive.
The development is coming amid ongoing traditional processes surrounding the Awujale stool in Ijebuland.
Meanwhile, a source familiar with the matter clarified that about 96 individuals reportedly required by the Fusengbuwa family were initially expected to participate in the screening process by the Kingmakers at the palace.
