Nigeria, Jan. 21 -- The Ogun State Government has ordered the immediate suspension of the ongoing process to select a new Awujale of Ijebuland, citing security concerns and the need to maintain public order.

This is the second time the state government has halted the selection process since December 2025. The Ogun Sate govenrment cancelled the initial process via a letter dated 11 December 2025, citing procedural errors and potential violations of statutory law.

The fresh directive to again suspend the selection process was contained in a letter dated 20 January, issued by the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and signed by the commissioner, Ganiyu Hamzat.

The letter, addressed to the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Gove...