The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has alleged a plot by the enemies to disqualify it from producing the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, declaring that the house remains united and resolute.
The ruling house said some individuals are deliberately stalling the succession process to create a basis to knock the family out of the race.
Chairman and Head of the ruling house, Otunba Abdulateef Owoyemi, raised the alarm on Saturday during an enlarged meeting of princes and princesses at Ile Nla, Agunsebi, Ijebu-Ode.
Owoyemi, a former President of ICAN, said the meeting was convened to brief members on the stalled process and the legal steps taken so far.
He said the family had to go to court to protect its turn from being truncated.
“The meeting was called to update and brief members of Fusengbuwa Ruling House about the stalled selection process for the next Awujale and the steps we have taken to address the issue.
“The large attendance is an attestation of unity. The house is united. They supported our decision and they have confidence in our leadership.”
“Our enemies are those who want to spoil things so that they will come back to say our ruling house cannot produce the next Awujale again,” Owoyemi stated.
DAILY POST reports that members were also briefed on the rationale behind the court action instituted against Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, nine Ijebu-Ode kingmakers and five others.
The ruling house said it is seeking an order of court to compel the defendants to conclude the stalled selection process.
The meeting, co-chaired by Owoyemi, his Deputy Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba, and Prof Fassy Yusuf, drew members from Lagos and other locations.
Despite the tension, Owoyemi said the massive turnout proved the house remains united.
He noted that members endorsed the leadership’s decisions and reaffirmed confidence in its handling of the succession battle.
The family urged its members to remain calm and law-abiding as it seeks to reclaim its turn through the court.
Awujale: Fusengbuwa ruling house alleges sabotage, insists it remains united, resolute