Ogun distances self from alleged endorsement of Ademorin Kuye as Awujale

By Adejoke Adeleye

The Ogun State Government has distanced itself from rumours alleging that it has endorsed Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye as the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Hazmat Ganiyu, the government said it has not supported or adopted any candidate for the revered stool.

According to the statement, reports circulating in some quarters claimed that the Ifa oracle had selected Prince Kuye and that the state government had backed the purported outcome. The government described the claims as false and misleading.

It maintained that it does not interfere in the selection of a new Awujale, stressing that the process is guided strictly by applicable laws, established procedures and recognised traditional customs.

“Any suggestion that the Government has adopted or approved a candidate through an oracle or any informal process is untrue and should be disregarded,” the statement read.

The government further disclosed that the process of filling the vacant stool has been temporarily suspended following several complaints and petitions concerning the selection procedure.

It explained that the suspension is aimed at allowing a thorough review to ensure transparency, legality and fairness to all parties involved.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, order and due process, the state government urged members of the public to rely only on official communications and avoid spreading unverified information capable of generating tension.