KWAM 1, the Fuji singer born Wasiu Ayinde, has approached the Ogun state high court in Ijebu-Ode to seek an injunction stopping the installation of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.
The suit, filed on December 16, names key government officials and traditional authorities as respondents. They include the state governor, commissioner for local government and chieftaincy affairs, and the attorney general and commissioner for justice.
Also listed are the secretary of the Ijebu-Ode LGA, the chairman of the Awujale Interregnum administrative council, and the chairman of the Funsengbuwa ruling house.
KWAM 1’s application requests the court to suspend all processes leading to the nomination and installation of a new monarch until the court delivers a judgment on the substantive issues raised.
The musician argued in the suit that he is a bona fide member of both the Funsengbuwa ruling house and the Fidipote ruling house — the very house whose turn it is to produce the next Awujale, according to traditional rotational customs.
He claimed his interests and rights as a potential candidate require legal protection.
Central to his argument is the allegation that the nomination process is being improperly influenced by an “unrecognized body” called the Awujale interregnum administrative council. He contended this violates the stipulated procedures of the Ogun state chieftaincy law.
KWAM 1 argued that due process is being bypassed. He cited a legal requirement that the Ijebu-Ode LGA must formally publish the names of the 13 recognised kingmakers before the selection exercise can commence — a step he claimed has not been properly followed.
BACKGROUND
The singer formally submitted a proposal earlier in December to be considered for the now-vacant royal position.
The position became open following the passing of Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who died in July at the age of 91 after a historic 64-year reign.
Since announcing his interest, KWAM 1’s eligibility has been intensely debated, particularly on social media, where numerous voices have questioned whether he is an indigene of Ijebuland.
Ayinde had argued that the late Awujale would never have conferred on him the prestigious chieftaincy title of Olori Omo-Oba (head of the royal children) if he were not of authentic royal descent.
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