KWAM1 Accuses Ruling House of Plot to Exclude Him From Awujale Stool Contest
Popular Fuji music icon, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), has accused the Fusengbuwa ruling house of taking deliberate steps to exclude him from contesting for the vacant
KWAM1 Accuses Ruling House of Plot to Exclude Him From Awujale Stool Contest
Popular Fuji music icon, Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (KWAM1), has accused the Fusengbuwa ruling house of taking deliberate steps to exclude him from contesting for the vacant Awujale of Ijebuland stool.
In a formal letter addressed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, the veteran musician alleged that recent directives issued by the ruling family violate established tradition and existing state laws.
The letter, dated January 8, 2026, was signed by his lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN). In it, Ayinde claimed that the process currently being adopted contradicts the Ogun State Chieftaincy Declaration and the Obas and Chiefs Law, according to reports by The Punch.
The race for the Awujale stool has attracted significant interest, with over 60 individuals reportedly expressing interest. Among them is KWAM1, whose ambition has drawn widespread public attention. However, the Fusengbuwa ruling house, which is next in line to produce the Awujale, has maintained that Ayinde is not a member of its lineage and therefore not qualified to contest.
The Fuji star had earlier approached the Ogun State High Court in Ijebu Ode, seeking an interim order to halt the selection process. The court dismissed the application, describing it as lacking merit. Ayinde later withdrew the suit without providing further explanation.
VOP TV gathered that Ayinde’s letter specifically raised concerns over a notice issued by the ruling house’s Public Relations Officer, Prince Adeleye Lateef Ademuyiwa, which directed interested candidates to obtain nomination forms and appear before a screening committee chaired by Prince Alhaji Mitiu Adenuga.
The notice fixed January 12, 2026, for the nomination process and stated that delegates selected at a meeting held on January 10 would conduct the exercise.
Ayinde argued that the delegate-based screening process is unlawful and designed to disenfranchise certain family members, including himself.
“It is clear that there are plans by the leadership of the ruling house to disenfranchise members desirous of participating in the nomination of candidates for the Awujale stool,” the letter read.
He insisted that all qualified members of the ruling house should be allowed to attend and participate in the nomination meeting, rather than limiting the process to a selected group of delegates.
The Awujale stool became vacant in July 2025 following the death of the revered monarch, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who reigned for 65 years.
The nomination meeting is scheduled to hold on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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In a formal letter addressed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, the veteran musician alleged that recent directives issued by the ruling family violate established tradition and existing state laws.
The letter, dated January 8, 2026, was signed by his lawyer, Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN). In it, Ayinde claimed that the process currently being adopted contradicts the Ogun State Chieftaincy Declaration and the Obas and Chiefs Law, according to reports by The Punch.
The race for the Awujale stool has attracted significant interest, with over 60 individuals reportedly expressing interest. Among them is KWAM1, whose ambition has drawn widespread public attention. However, the Fusengbuwa ruling house, which is next in line to produce the Awujale, has maintained that Ayinde is not a member of its lineage and therefore not qualified to contest.
The Fuji star had earlier approached the Ogun State High Court in Ijebu Ode, seeking an interim order to halt the selection process. The court dismissed the application, describing it as lacking merit. Ayinde later withdrew the suit without providing further explanation.
VOP TV gathered that Ayinde’s letter specifically raised concerns over a notice issued by the ruling house’s Public Relations Officer, Prince Adeleye Lateef Ademuyiwa, which directed interested candidates to obtain nomination forms and appear before a screening committee chaired by Prince Alhaji Mitiu Adenuga.
The notice fixed January 12, 2026, for the nomination process and stated that delegates selected at a meeting held on January 10 would conduct the exercise.
Ayinde argued that the delegate-based screening process is unlawful and designed to disenfranchise certain family members, including himself.
“It is clear that there are plans by the leadership of the ruling house to disenfranchise members desirous of participating in the nomination of candidates for the Awujale stool,” the letter read.
He insisted that all qualified members of the ruling house should be allowed to attend and participate in the nomination meeting, rather than limiting the process to a selected group of delegates.
The Awujale stool became vacant in July 2025 following the death of the revered monarch, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who reigned for 65 years.
The nomination meeting is scheduled to hold on Monday, January 12, 2026.
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