The race to who becomes the next Awujale of Ijebu land has become more competitive as a total of 95 princes and princesses of Fusengbuwa Ruling House have expressed serious interest in the exalted stool.
The development was made known by Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Lateef Owoyemi, at the commencement of a nomination meeting held at Bisi Rodipe Hall, GRA, Ijebu Ode.
Owoyemi is also known as Otunba Jadiara.
Other leaders of the Ruling House who were present at the meeting include the Deputy Olori-Ebi, Otunba Ajidagba, Chairman, Chief Fassy Yusuf, among others.
Otunba Owoyemi informed the meeting that the names of those who scaled the first hurdle would be forwarded to the Afobajes.
According to him, the Afobajes would select one of the candidates as the next Awujale and forward his name to the government of Ogun State.
He stated that those that are dissatisfied with the exercise are advised to channel their grievances to the government.
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