Awujale Stool: Jadiara Royal House Disowns Otunba Wasiu Ayinde’s Claim as Eyewitness and Community Reactions Trail Controversy Ijebu-Ode | December 7, 2025

Fresh controversy has erupted over the race to the revered Awujale of Ijebu-Ode stool as the Jadiara Royal House has formally disclaimed the royal lineage of Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose, MON, who recently declared interest in the vacant throne.

In a strongly worded letter dated December 7, 2025, addressed to the leadership of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Ulenla Agunsebi, Ijebu-Ode, Otunba Prince Akinola Odedina, FCA, FCIT, FCIN, MSc, BSc, an accredited member of the Jadiara Royal House, stated categorically that Otunba Wasiu Ayinde “has no genealogical lineage to the Jadiara Royal House.”

According to the letter, following Ayinde’s public declaration of interest to contest the Awujale stool through the Jadiara Royal House, the Chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House issued him a nomination form with the expectation that he would present verifiable documents to authenticate his royal roots.

“We in Jadiara Royal House have patiently waited for him to appear with his form and whatever documents he may have to prove his linkage to Jadiara Royal House. He is yet to show up,” the letter stated.

Prince Odedina explained that the clarification became necessary because the matter had assumed public interest status, stressing that the public would continue to be informed as events unfold.

Copies of the letter were officially forwarded to:

H.E. Prince Dapo Abiodun, MFR, Governor of Ogun State

The Executive Chairman, Ijebu-Ode Local Government

The Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs

The Ogun State Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice

The Secretary, Ijebu-Ode Local Government

The Chairman, Awujale Interregnum Administration Council

Wasiu Ayinde’s Declaration of Interest

Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Anifowose, a prominent indigene and businessman, had recently declared his intention to contest the Awujale stool, allegedly identifying Jadiara Royal House as his ancestral root.

To Be Continued!