SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
Lineage, Leadership, and the Distinguished Profile of Honourable Ademorin Aliu Kuye
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
Lineage, Leadership, and the Distinguished Profile of Honourable Ademorin Aliu Kuye
In light of persistent misinformation and selective narratives surrounding the Awujale stool of Ijebu land, it has become necessary to restate the facts clearly, responsibly, and professionally—guided by history, custom, and verifiable records.
ROYAL LINEAGE AND TRADITIONAL LEGITIMACY
Honourable Ademorin Aliu Kuye is the present Otunba Ajana of Ijebu-Ode, a respected traditional title instituted by a late Awujale of Ijebu land. This honour is neither incidental nor coincidental. In Ijebu tradition, such titles are conferred strictly on individuals of proven lineage, integrity, and standing within the community.
To put the record straight, historical and genealogical evidence clearly establishes that both Oba Aderounmu and James Idowu of Odogbolu are direct descendants of the Fusengbuwa Royal Family. This fact reinforces the well-documented reality that royal descent within Ijebu land is rooted in ancestry, not modern political boundaries. The Fusengbuwa lineage remains a central and recognized ruling house in Ijebu history, from which Honourable Kuye legitimately descends.
A CAREER OF DISTINCTION AND PUBLIC SERVICE
Beyond ancestry, Honourable Ademorin Aliu Kuye’s profile reflects decades of exemplary professional, political, and administrative service at local, state, and national levels. His career spans over three decades of sustained impact, marked by competence, leadership, and integrity.
He is a legal practitioner of over 35 years post-call experience, and a principal figure in both public administration and private enterprise. His notable positions include:
Company Secretary, Vigilant Insurance Co. Ltd.
Principal Partner, Adekanola, Kuye & Co., Legal Practitioners
Executive Secretary, Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State (2003–2004)
Executive Chairman, Somolu Local Government Area, Lagos State (2004–2008)
Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs, Lagos State (2011–2015)
Senior Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Labour on Arbitration (2016–2019)
Honourable Member, House of Representatives (2019–2023), serving as Deputy Chairman, Committee on Rules and Business
Member, House of Representatives (2023–2027)
Chief Executive Officer, Fortees Development Co. Ltd. – Real Estate Developers
Chief Executive Officer, Stratum Strategic Co. Ltd. – Consultancy Firm
NATIONAL OUTLOOK, LOCAL ROOTS
Honourable Kuye is widely regarded as a cognate parliamentarian with a national outlook, combining deep understanding of governance, law, arbitration, and public policy with a grounded appreciation of tradition and community values. His exposure across legislative, executive, and advisory roles has equipped him with the temperament, wisdom, and bridge-building capacity essential for leadership at the highest traditional level.
CONCLUSION
Honourable Ademorin Aliu Kuye represents a rare convergence of royal lineage, professional excellence, public service, and administrative competence. His traditional standing as Otunba Ajana of Ijebu-Ode, his direct descent from the Fusengbuwa royal house, and his decades-long record of service collectively affirm a profile built on substance, not sentiment.
In matters as sacred as the Awujale stool, truth must prevail over conjecture, and history must speak louder than misinformation. Honourable Kuye’s story is one anchored in ancestry, achievement, and accountability—a profile deserving of fairness, respect, and honest appraisal.
