Ogun State Government has dismissed reports suggesting that it has endorsed Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye as the next Awujale of Ijebuland.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hazmat Ganiyu, the government clarified that it has neither adopted nor supported any aspirant for the revered traditional stool.
The statement addressed claims circulating in some quarters that an Ifa oracle had selected Prince Kuye and that the state government had endorsed the alleged outcome. Authorities described the reports as false and misleading.
According to the government, it does not interfere in the selection of a new Awujale, noting that the process is strictly regulated by extant laws, established procedures, and recognised traditional customs.
“Any claim that the government has approved or adopted a candidate through an oracle or any informal arrangement is untrue and should be disregarded,” the statement said.
The government also disclosed that the succession process has been temporarily suspended due to multiple complaints and petitions concerning the procedure adopted so far.
It explained that the pause is intended to allow for a comprehensive review to guarantee transparency, legality, and fairness for all concerned.
Reiterating its commitment to peace, due process, and orderly conduct, the Ogun State Government urged the public to rely only on official statements and refrain from spreading unverified information capable of creating unnecessary tension.
