Awujale stool: Ajidagba is Olori Ebi of Fusengbuwa Ruling House- Adeyemi reaffirms 

Daamilola Ajibola

Prince Adeleke Adeyemi, Secretary of Funsegbunwa Ruling House, has reaffirmed the leadership position of Prince Adedokun Ajidagba, as the Olori Ebi of the family.

Adeyemi, who serves as the General Secretary of the four ruling houses in Ijebu-Ode that will produce the next Awujale of Ijebuland, said the leadership status of Ajidagba is backed by valid historical records and legal pronouncement.

Addressing newsmen on Saturday at Onirugba, in Ijebu-Ode, Adeyemi, maintained that the family remains in harmony and resolute in its resolve to produce the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

“I have said this repeatedly, our family has the backing of history and facts preserved by our forefathers at Ilenla Compound, Agunsebi. These facts are indisputable,” he stated.

He emphasized that the family’s position is supported by archival records, official certifications, and court rulings, all of which, under Ajidagba’s leadership, aim to preserve the family’s heritage and ensure clarity in succession matters for future generations.

According to him, these documents have been carefully preserved in the family archives and are now being shared publicly to dispel doubts and strengthen unity within the ruling house. Among the notable documents Adeleke listed are: (1). Affirmation certificate issued by the Ijebu-Ode Local Government. (2). Court judgment delivered by Justice A.O. Asenuga of the Ijebu-Ode High Court, ruling in favor of the 2nd to 5th claimants and against the selection of Otunba Lateef Owoyemi as Olori-Ebi due to questions over his lineage. (3). Membership card indicating Ilenla Compound, Agunsebi, as the root of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. (4). Appreciation letter from former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (2018), to the late Prince Adebisi Adeyemi, a former Olori-Ebi. (5). Correspondence from the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba S.K. Adetona, to the late Prince Adebisi Adeyemi on important family assignments. (6). Letters of solidarity from the other three ruling houses in Ijebu-Ode for annual family prayers and gatherings. (7). Official appointment letter from the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs (November 22, 2023) recognizing Prince Ajidagba as Olori-Ebi. (8). Notice of appointment of Prince Ajidagba as Olori-Ebi sent to the Executive Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government. (9). Notice of appointment of Prince Ajidagba as Olori-Ebi sent to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. (10). Family registration certificate issued by the local government in April 2022.

Prince Adeleke noted further that the family records establish a strong historical and legal foundation for the Ajidagba-led leadership of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.

He added that the harmony of judicial pronouncements, royal recognition, and government certification ensures that the leadership of Prince Otunba Adedokun Ajidagba is both legitimate and enduring.

“Our father and leader, Prince Ajidagba, represents not just the present leadership of the Fusengbuwa family, but a secured legacy for generations to come,” he asserted.