Ogun State officials have defended a recent government intervention in the succession of the Awujale, the paramount traditional ruler of the Ijebu kingdom, saying the move was necessary to address entitlement crises within the ruling house.
The Ogun State Attorney General explained that the intervention follows “entitlement crises within the ruling house,” referring to disputes among members of the Fusengbuwa family that have complicated the selection of the new Awujale.
According to the Attorney General, the government’s involvement is intended to resolve the internal conflicts that have stalled the succession process and to ensure a peaceful transition of authority.
The Awujale is a historic title that commands significant cultural and political influence in Ogun State, a southwestern region of Nigeria with a population of over five million people.
By stepping in, the state government aims to settle the Fusengbuwa family disputes and restore stability to the traditional institution, the agency said, adding that the action aligns with its duty to maintain order in matters of customary leadership.
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