Abiodun denies ‘no Kuye, no Awujale’ clash with Afobajes, labels rumours ‘fabricated falsehoods’
Governor Dapo Abiodun
Abdullateef Fowewe
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has firmly debunked viral reports of a confrontation with the Council of Afobajes over the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland, describing the claims as “completely false and misleading.”
In a statement signed by Kayode Akinmade, the governor’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Abiodun emphasised that he held a “respectful consultative meeting” with the council, in line with previous engagements that resolved past divisions among traditional leaders.
“The discussions he had focused on matters of mutual concern in the interest of the progress in traditional affairs within Ijebuland,” the statement noted.
The governor rejected sensational quotes attributed to him, such as “No Kuye, No Awujale,” calling them “entirely fabricated and bear no relation to the Governor or his administration.”
It added, “No Afobaje will attest to such an occurrence, as it never happened. This is once again the fabrication of falsehoods by mischief makers.”
Abiodun reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to due process and traditional autonomy.
“The governor remains committed to upholding due process, respecting the autonomy of traditional institutions, and ensuring a fair process in the selection of a new Awujale for Ijebu,” the statement added.
He also highlighted his high regard for the Awujale throne, urging the public, traditional stakeholders, and media to “disregard these unfounded insinuations and rely solely on verified information from official sources.”
The clarification comes amid heightened tensions in Ijebuland’s royal succession following the passing of the revered Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona.
