With the mourning period of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr.) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, CFR, GCON, drawing to a close on Sunday, October 11, 2025, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House (Original) has announced its readiness to begin the succession process in line with the 1957 Chiefs Law Declaration.

At a press briefing held at the Oba Adesimbo Tunwase Museum & Hall, Agunsebi, Ijebu-Ode, the group’s coordinator, Chief Fassy Yusuf, explained that the essence of the meeting was to sensitize stakeholders on the provisions of the law guiding the selection of a new Awujale.

He stressed that Fusengbuwa Ruling House is next in line to present candidates for the stool, based on the rotational order: Anikinlaiya, Fusengbuwa, Fidipote, and Gbelegbuwa. According to him, the law allows the nomination of one or more candidates from the ruling house at a family meeting, after which the Odis and kingmakers will determine the successor.

Chief Yusuf also unveiled the introduction of membership registration forms to build a database of princes and princesses of the ruling house, and Expression of Interest forms for aspirants wishing to contest. While the forms are free, he noted that voluntary contributions—such as ₦2,000 attached to membership registration—would aid collation and administration.

Responding to questions on the eligibility of the Folagbade Adenuga group, Yusuf clarified that although they may trace lineage within the larger family, they are not recognized as a separate ruling house in the declaration and should align with one of the acknowledged branches.

The briefing was attended by Otunba Odedina Emmanuel, Oloriebi of Jadiara; Prince Adewale Jadesinmi, Oloriebi of Bubiade; Prince Bolarinde Salami, Secretary of the group; Chief G.A. Sanni, Balogun of Esugbon; and Oba Prof. Titilayo Hassan, Elesugbon of Esugbon, along with several other members of the four recognized branches—Jadiara, Bubiade, Tunwase, and Fusengbuwa.