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Ogun State pauses Awujale succession due to disputes, allegations, and security concerns.
Ogun State has suspended the selection of the new Awujale of Ijebuland amid rising tensions, petitions, and security concerns, according to a January 20, 2026, announcement by Commissioner Ganiyu Hamzat.
The halt, made under the Obas and Chiefs’ Law of 2021, follows a contentious nomination meeting where nearly 100 candidates, including musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, expressed interest.
Allegations of exclusion, procedural violations, and corruption have fueled disputes, prompting the government to deploy security forces and pause all succession activities.
The state urges transparency and will oversee a revised process to ensure legitimacy and public trust.
El estado de Ogun pone en pausa la sucesión de Awujale debido a disputas, acusaciones y preocupaciones de seguridad.