The Council of Ilamuren Kingmakers in Ijebu-Ode, led by the Olisa, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, has approved the nomination of five princes for the Awujale throne.
The announcement was made in a letter dated April 14, 2026, addressed to the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and personally signed by the Olisa.
Olisa stated that the kingmakers acted under Section 4(2) of the Chiefs Law 1957, and the Customary Law regulating the selection and succession to the Awujale of ljebuland.
The nominees, according to Olisa are Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye; Prince Isiaq Ayodele Adewale Adekoya (Eleruja); Prince Onabanjo Abimbola John; Prince Oluwaseun Waheed Omopenu Onanuga, and Prince Olabode Onanuga.
Olisa explained that he, being the royal authority over the Ilamuren in Council and Head of Kingmakers convened several meetings to consider the selection of the new Awujale.
The letter reads in part:
“The Declaration provides that all the kingmakers must unanimously pick one candidate or send preferred candidates of the kingmakers to the State Government for final choice. It is in pursuance of that we forward the 5 names for the choice of the State Government.
“I attach herewith the declaration made under Section 4(2) of the Chiefs Law 1957, and the Customary Law regulating the selection to the Awujale of Ijebuland Chieftaincy.
“I have also considered the overall interests of ljebu Ode and the Chieftaincy law of Ogun State and to forestall the process of nominations and hence the recommendations of 5 qualified princes whose antecedents and experience will bring the exalted position to greater achievements for ljebu land, Ogun State and Nigeria.
“I pray for the prosperity of the Government and people of Ogun State and wish for the enduring greatness of ljebuland.”
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