Nigeria, Jan. 15 -- A fresh controversy has emerged in the succession process for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland stool, as an aspirant, popular Fuji Musician Wasui Ayinde, also known as KWAM 1, petitioned the Ogun State Government over alleged unlawful exclusion from the nomination exercise.

The nomination process for the next Awujale took place on Monday at Bisrod Hall in Ijebu-Ode following clearance from the Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to kick off the exercise.

The stool became vacant in July 2025 following the demise of the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, at the age of 91.

In a petition dated 12 January and addressed to the Ogun State Executive Council through the Commissioner for Local Govern...