The Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Hon. Dare Alebiosu, has warned protesters and concerned members of the Fusengbuwa ruling family against allowing hoodlums to hijack their protest over the Awujale stool, stressing that any breakdown of law and order would not be tolerated.

Addressing the protesters at the Ijebu Ode Local Government Secretariat, Hon. Alebiosu acknowledged the constitutional right of residents to peaceful protest but cautioned against criminal elements infiltrating the exercise to cause unrest.

“I want you to be law-abiding. I have listened to your grievances on the matter of the Awujale stool and I assure you that I will convey all your requests to Governor Dapo Abiodun,” he said.

Speaking, the Priest of the Alagemo Masquerade, High Chief Adekunle Talabi, said the Osugbo and other traditional stakeholders were appealing to the government to follow due process in the installation of a new Awujale and to allow the Afobajes to carry out their constitutional role of selecting a suitable candidate.

A member of the ruling house, Mrs. Olubunmi Adesanya, also urged the government to honour the traditional selection process.