Fuji music legend Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, widely known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has rejected the nomination exercise recently conducted by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode, describing it as invalid and unacceptable.
The exercise, which took place last Monday, was meant to produce candidates for the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland.
However, Ayinde alleged that the process was marred by irregularities and failed to comply with laid-down procedures.
In a petition dated January 14, 2026, written on his behalf by his counsel, Wahab Shittu, SAN, and addressed to Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the musician claimed that he and several other qualified members of the ruling house were excluded from participating.
He accused those who conducted the exercise of violating statutory provisions, constitutional rights and principles of natural justice.
Based on these alleged breaches, Ayinde declared the exercise null, void and of no effect, urging the state government to disregard its outcome.
The Fuji star, who holds the traditional title of Olori Omooba of Akile Ijebu, called for a new nomination process that would be transparent, fair and all-inclusive.
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He insisted that any fresh exercise must allow the participation of all eligible candidates of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, including himself.
Ayinde further revealed that concerns over the conduct of the ruling house had earlier been formally raised. He recalled that an initial petition was submitted on December 23, 2025, followed by another letter highlighting what he described as illegal activities within the selection process.
He maintained that he remains a recognised and eligible member of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and a legitimate aspirant to the vacant Awujale stool.
He said: “This petition addresses the grave procedural irregularities and the unlawful exclusion of our client and other legitimate members from the nomination meeting of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House held on January 12, 2026, which fundamentally undermined the integrity of the selection process for the revered Awujale stool.
“That the actions of the leadership of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, in collaboration with some security forces, constitute a clear contravention of established legal principles and statutory provisions governing chieftaincy affairs in Ogun State, as well as fundamental human rights.”
The music legend further argued in the petition that the nomination process breached the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State, 2021.
“There is an approved method for the selection, appointment and recognition of Obas and Chiefs. Section 16(1)(f) of the law explicitly requires the ruling house to submit the names of candidates ‘nominated at a meeting of the ruling house’ to the kingmakers.
“The unilateral exclusion of eligible members and the imposition of a ‘delegate system’ without due process directly contravene the spirit and letter of this law, which emphasises transparency and a proper administrative framework to curb chieftaincy disputes.
“The purported nomination based on such an exclusionary process is fundamentally flawed and legally unsustainable.”
