The Awujale Kingmakers Council has directed nominees for the Awujale of Ijebuland stool to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office in Ijebu-Ode on Wednesday by 11:00 a.m.
This directive was contained in a letter dated January 20, 2026, and signed by the Secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja.
The letter was addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, his deputy, and the vice chairman.
According to the letter, all Awujale nominees are to present themselves at the DSS office located along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode, at the specified time.
The council also announced the cancellation of the meet-and-greet earlier scheduled to hold 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,” the letter read.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause. Kindly ensure that all concerned nominees are punctual and comply strictly with this directive.”
Earlier reported that the Ogun State Government halted the ongoing selection process for the new Awujale of Ijebuland.
As of the time of filing this report, further details regarding the purpose and outcome of the DSS engagement had not been disclosed.
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