The Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned contestants for the stool of Awujale of Ijebuland, amid fresh controversy and concerns over the ongoing selection process.
The summon, it was gathered, forced the Awujale Kingmakers Council to the cancel the planned meet-and-greet earlier scheduled to hold at the Aafin Awujale.
Instead, the council directed Awujale nominees to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office in Ijebu-Ode.
This was contained in a statement dated January 20, 2026 and addressed to the Chairman of Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, his deputy, Otunba Dokun Ajidagba, and the Vice Chairman, Prof. Fassy Yusuf.
According to the notice, all Awujale nominees are required to present themselves at the DSS office located along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode, by 11:00 a.m. prompt.
The council stated that the decision led to the cancellation of the earlier engagement at the Aafin Awujale, while expressing regret over any inconvenience the sudden change may cause.
The letter, signed by the Secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja, urged all concerned nominees to comply strictly with the directive and ensure punctuality.
The letter partly reads “We write to formally inform you that the meet-and-greet earlier scheduled for this morning at the Aafin Awujale has been cancelled.
“Accordingly, the Awujale nominees are hereby directed to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office located at State Security Service (SSS) Along NTA Road,
Beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, Off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode. Time: 11:00 a.m. prompt.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause. Kindly ensure that all concerned nominees are punctual and comply strictly with this directive”.
Already, the state Government had halted the ongoing selection process for the new Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland.