Fuji music icon Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, popularly known as KWAM 1 or K1 De Ultimate, has rejected the nomination exercise conducted by the Fusengbuwa Ruling House for the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland, declaring the process null and void.
In a formal petition dated January 14, 2026, Ayinde, through his lawyer, Wahab Shittu, addressed concerns to the Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, through the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
He alleged that he and other qualified members of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House were unlawfully excluded from the nomination meeting held on January 12, 2026, in Ijebu-Ode.
Ayinde described the exercise as an “exercise in futility,” citing what he termed fundamental breaches of statutory provisions, constitutional rights, and principles of natural justice. He insisted that the alleged exclusion rendered the outcome invalid and incapable of producing a legitimate nominee.
The Fuji legend, who holds the traditional title of Olori Omooba of Akile Ijebu, called for a fresh nomination exercise that must be transparent, inclusive and fair.
According to him, any new process must allow the full participation of all eligible candidates from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, including himself.
In the petition, Ayinde recalled that he had earlier written to the authorities on December 23, 2025, followed by another correspondence highlighting alleged illegalities and procedural lapses within the ruling house. He maintained that he is a recognised member of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and a bona fide aspirant to the Awujale stool.
“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,” the petition read in part.
Ayinde further alleged that the actions of the leadership of the ruling house, allegedly carried out with the support of some security personnel, violated established legal principles governing chieftaincy matters in Ogun State, as well as fundamental human rights.
He argued that the process contravened the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State, 2021, which provides a clear framework for the selection, appointment, and recognition of traditional rulers. Citing Section 16(1)(f) of the law, the petition noted that ruling houses are required to submit names of candidates “nominated at a meeting of the ruling house” to the kingmakers.
According to Ayinde, the alleged imposition of a delegate system and the exclusion of eligible members without due process ran contrary to both the letter and spirit of the law, which prioritises transparency and due administration to prevent chieftaincy disputes.
“The purported nomination based on such an exclusionary process is fundamentally flawed and legally unsustainable,” the petition concluded.