The Awujale Kingmakers Council has cancelled a planned meet-and-greet with Awujale nominees at the Aafin Awujale, directing instead that all nominees report to the Department of State Services office in Ijebu-Ode by 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
According to Channels, the instruction was conveyed in a formal letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, his deputy Otunba Dokun Ajidagba, and the Vice Chairman, Prof. Fassy Yusuf.
The notice specified that nominees should appear at the DSS office along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, off Igbeba Road, punctually at 11:00 a.m.
“We write to formally inform you that the meet-and-greet earlier scheduled for this morning at the Aafin Awujale has been cancelled,” the letter partly reads.
“Accordingly, the Awujale nominees are hereby directed to report to the Department of State Services office. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause. Kindly ensure that all concerned nominees are punctual and comply strictly with this directive.”
The letter, signed by Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja, Secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, emphasised compliance with the directive.
This development comes amid ongoing traditional processes surrounding Awujale-related nominations in Ijebuland. Further details on the outcome of the DSS engagement were not disclosed at the time of reporting.
The council expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by the sudden change in plans, noting that the decision supersedes the earlier engagement at the Aafin Awujale.
