Awujale Stool: Setting the Record Straight on False Narratives and Royal Lineage
By all indications, the growing public discourse surrounding the Awujale stool has been deliberately muddied by misinformation, half-truths, and narratives driven more by mischief than by history. Recent publications and social media commentaries, largely traceable to groups of distraction and individuals with limited understanding of Ijebu tradition, appear designed not to protect custom but to destabilize it.
It must therefore be stated plainly and without equivocation: Honourable Ademorin Aliu Kuye is neither an outsider, nor an impostor, nor a political stooge of any government or president. He is a bonafide prince of Ijebu-Ode and a true son of the Fusengbuwa Royal Dynasty, with deep genealogical roots firmly embedded in the history of Ijebuland.
Falsehoods, Ignorance, and the Distortion of History
The claim that Hon. Kuye is an “Odogbolu prince” being imposed on Ijebu-Ode is not only false, it betrays a profound ignorance of Ijebu genealogy. Royal lineage in Ijebu land is determined by ancestral bloodlines and historical recognition—not by modern political boundaries or where an individual has served the public.
Ijebu history has always recognised both paternal and maternal royal descent, especially where such descent is clearly traced, documented, and acknowledged within a ruling house. To dismiss a legitimate lineage on the basis of political rivalry or personal discomfort is itself a violation of tradition.
The Fusengbuwa Dynasty and the Jadiara Connection
Historical and genealogical records establish beyond dispute that the Jadiara / Erelu Okutuwo / Sabe lineage is an integral and recognised branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.
From Abasi Odunsi Atomotele, whose ancestry connects directly to Princess Jadiara of Fusengbuwa, through generations of loyal service to Ijebu land, this lineage has remained firmly within the royal family structure. The immense contributions of the late Alhaji Fasasi Olatunji Agoro Odunsi, former Olori-Ebi, to the Fusengbuwa ruling house are widely attested to by elders and members of the dynasty.
This is not a lineage attempting to rewrite tradition; it is one standing squarely within it.
Succession, Rotation, and Customary Law
The selection of an Awujale is guided by established customary law, historical rotation among recognised lineages, and the precedent-driven consensus of the kingmakers. Nowhere in Ijebu custom is a prince disqualified for being educated, politically exposed, or nationally experienced.
On the contrary, Ijebu history demonstrates a consistent appreciation for intellect, diplomacy, leadership capacity, and wisdom in its monarchs.
A Candidate of Depth and Distinction
Hon. Ademorin Aliu Kuye stands out not because of political patronage, but because of ancestral right and personal merit. A lawyer by profession, a seasoned legislator with decades of governance experience, and a prince deeply rooted in Fusengbuwa ancestry, he embodies calm leadership, bridge-building ability, and deep cultural respect.
To suggest that such credentials weaken his candidacy is to argue against progress itself—something Ijebu land has never feared.
Beyond Politics and Propaganda
Attempts to portray Hon. Kuye as a “preferred government candidate” reflect a familiar tactic employed when fear replaces facts. The truth remains simple: no government can manufacture royal blood, and no political endorsement can substitute for ancestral legitimacy.
His aspiration is not an affront to tradition but a lawful exercise of his right as a son of the Fusengbuwa royal house. No amount of blackmail, propaganda, or coordinated misinformation can erase ancestry or silence a legitimate claim.
A Moment for Wisdom
The kingmakers of Ijebu-Ode are custodians of history and conscience. They understand that tradition is preserved not through exclusion or intimidation, but through fairness, truth, and fidelity to custom.
Tradition Will Endure
Ijebu land is too great to be held hostage by misinformation, and the Awujale stool too sacred to be weaponized by internal rivalry. Honourable Ademorin Aliu Kuye remains a candidate to beat—not because of politics, but because history, lineage, competence, and character stand firmly behind him.
Ijebu tradition will endure—not through fear, but through truth.
