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thejonesman:
Awujale: Ijebuland Deserves The Best – Ottun

* …lauds Governor Abiodun’s role in repositioning the state



Prince Olaseni Samsideen Ottun, a distinguished banker, consultant, and corporate leader has declared that Ijebuland “deserves the best” as the process to choose the next Awujale begins. Ottun, a proud son of Ijebuland and a member of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Ijebu-Ode, is among the candidates for the revered stool.

Speaking with journalists in Ijebu-Ode on Monday, Ottun commended the administration of Governor Dapo Abiodun for creating what he described as a “befitting framework” for the Fusengbuwa family to present a worthy candidate.

He pledged to prioritize the development of Ijebuland if given the opportunity to serve, saying there is no place like home; emphasizing the need for a youth-oriented leader with a solid vision for Ijebuland’s progress.

Ottun paid tribute to the late Awujale, Oba Sikiru Adetona, noting his lifetime achievements in preserving culture and uniting the Ijebu people.

“The next Awujale should build on the good legacy left behind by Oba Adetona,” he said.

Highlighting Ijebuland’s rich heritage, Ottun described it as one of the most highly civilized kingdoms in Africa, renowned for its industrious and culturally sophisticated people.

“Ijebu-Ode, though small in landmass, remains the cultural and political headquarters of Ijebuland and the seat of the Awujale,” he added.

Calling for a younger successor, Ottun argued that vibrancy and longevity should be key considerations.

He said, “I strongly believe we should look for someone youthful. A king between 45 and 55years of age will have the vibrancy and longevity to reign meaningfully.

“History shows that long and impactful reigns, such as that of Oba Adetona leave lasting legacies. The next Awujale should be young, dynamic, and forward-looking.”

He stressed that youth bring innovation, energy, and fresh perspectives, especially in technology and modern governance. He pointed to Oba Adetona’s early ascension as an example of how young leaders can inspire enduring progress.

Ottun outlined the succession process governed by the 1957 Western State Chieftaincy Declarations, which rotates the throne among the Gbelegbuwa, Anikinaiya, Fusengbuwa, and Fidipote ruling houses.

“With Oba Adetona from the Anikinaiya house, it is now the turn of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, candidates are first nominated by the family, then screened by the Odis, before the final decision is made by the council of 13 kingmakers drawn from the Ilamuren, Odi, Pampa, and Osugbo classes.

“The next Awujale must possess wisdom, integrity, courage, and a commitment to unity and development. He must not be a moneybag or someone who would compromise the dignity of the throne, but a leader who will preserve tradition while driving progress.”

Responding to questions about government involvement in the selection process, Ottun praised the Ogun State government for taking, measured steps to balance the equation; adding that Governor Abiodun knows the best mechanisms to ensure a fair process.

“The Governor is a prince himself and understands the significance of rulership. He is a man of integrity and high standards who cannot see white and call it black. In Ijebu-Ode, the massive road projects and his support for the Ijebu Traditional Council demonstrate his commitment.

“Leadership is about vision, influence, and the ability to inspire, not just holding authority. The Awujale throne represents honour, tradition, and responsibility. The next monarch must carry these burdens with courage, honesty, and incorruptibility.”

I'm sure this boy you posted his picture is not the presume Awujale to be?

Anybody not less than 60 years with proven DNA he is not a bastard should be allow to be the king.

The oluwo of Iwo
The Oyo king
The ifo king
These trio really showed that throne does not befit to anybody less than 60 years of age.

Fortingall or Tortilla what are you going there to do? The peace deal is still under process why going there?

The question is why would Ghana accept non Ghanians deportee?

Obidient how market, I nor talk am? Una don se as the thing dey red.

Penguin2:
So, it’s now clear that they demolished the buildings not because they were built on canals nor areas designated as roads, but because they did not give “Owomida”.

And they couldn’t just seal the buildings but demolished them.

And people are cheering this heartlessness.

Nsogbu adiro!

Can you imagine your statement at your age?

Read what the Physical Planning Office said if you can't comprehend look for a young dude in your community to do it for you may be your mental operation level will wake up.

Anambra bulldozed thousands of shops did you cry? Bia, is this thing a curse or what? When it happens in our region we look elsewhere but when it happened in other people region it become a sin, biko na wetin?

How dare the traders to beat up staff from the planning office in their attempt to tell them those structures are illegal? Can any Yoruba man touch any igbo man in any part of the South East takless state govt ministry? Haba, let's reason proper abeg.

I repeat in all these I still blame the Yoruba hope in their next life they will consult the oracle before opening their hands to welcome strangers, it's a big lesson they are learning in hard way.

owobokiri:
Na turn by turn.
Chill..
Una turn dey front
No be una NADECO people again?
Una go cry tire as usual

Mechionu abeg. Go bulldoze any Yoruba complex in SE abeg or keep quiet.

Na we no dey stay for our region come another people region come dey bully dem, insulting dem and wen dey strike you started yarning akpete from your mouth you wan make I knack akpako for your head or what?

Go and remove any Youna building in your village ok.

Dem tell dem don't build these structure here dem say Lagos na no man's land oya tell obi if hin get the powerr to stop the demolition make we see.

The fat from.poor home is called Biggoy. Hope that answer your question?

Alaigbo:
And the isreal state that keep an army of terroriat named IDF can keep their own criminals ba ?!
The level religious bigotry as eaten into your soul, I am not sure anything or anyone can redeem you.

Rest oga so isreal should not fight their enemy ba? So you think every country is like Nigeria where a terrorist bandit came out boldly with Babaringa like an Emperor, held Mic and taken pictures in one useless peace meeting and no security officerarrest him or destroy him and police IG came up with a nasty story?

Pls rest I repeat...

Oh really Mr Fayemi? And you joined them to formed ADC with Atiku and his gang who had vowed nobody from the South will rule Nigeria in peace and you are talking about unity?

You are talking residence when Atiku residence is to always to stand against any Southern president and you chose to mingle with such bad energy human?

You talked of hope the hope of reforming and rebuilding Nigeria Tinubu is doing and you go and Co founded ADC with the same rogues that cripple this nation and made it hopeless and you are talking of hope ba?

Oga say something else....

Sorry who is this again? Which one is Golgotha in politics again? Everybody just talking anyhow using some strange words that make them sound lunatic.

Not only Golgotha na Jericho or Red Se you for call am na.

Stale and rubbish. Wasting their time on Kabila family that delivered them from Mobutu tight fist, though every activist always ends up as horrible dictator if given power, however, the Congo govt should be more focus on those jihaddist slaughtering their citizen daily before their case become like Nigria.

Congo govt leave unecessary political validation for now focus on those jihaddist trying to over run your country before its too late.

Jomonix:
Shadow government is not Parallel government. It's to have a shadow cabinet which will serve as a watchdog of the government in power.

Shadow govt where? Can you refer me to where it is stated in our constitution?

A word is enough for the wise.

Una no dey hear word. Ok na.

ajbabs:
May be the Ladoja guy has used style to reject Tinubu and Atiku like that.
Obi has no chance at all with this statement of Ladoja.

Oh my God stop all these talks Ladoja has no power over who Ibadan people should vote for I repeat he has no such power. Instead to rapport the governor who can enthrone and dethrone Ladoja you are busy going to Ladoja to waste your time.

If even Ibadan or Oyo state which is currently under PDP choose to vote against PDP in 2027 General election Atiku and Obj will never be their option, Tinubu their brother they will stand with take it or burst nothing you or anyone can do about it. I said it yesterday 2023 is an eye opener for the SW these people are not fools simply they chose to be quiet. I remember one mole won Lagos with abracadabra the next thing ipob said was they have conquered Lagos, Ibadan is the next and ipob flag were hoisted in Lagos and Ibadan and you think they will be stupid to vote such mole again? Haba na curse?

Make all of you go rest Ibadan and Oyo state are not bastard they are people of words and wisdom.sorry I'm not begging you to believe what I'm saying, ok.

Believe it or not no single SW will make the mistake to fall for any opposition agsin I repeat the mole that capitalised on Muslim Muslim ticket to earned votes in SW claiming he is christsin unknown to SW he is still pursuing ojukwu land grabbing dream to over run SW and install Igwe as oba of Lagos unfortunately the SW now knows better.

Wait and see movie in 2027 eyes go turn you.

You are not expressing yourself Utomi you are committing Treasonsble offnse everybody are warning you now you are feeling too big of yourself.

Dem no born anybody to dare say he wan form parallel govt against Trump.

Dem no born anybody in UK, Germany, Canada, Australia to say he wan form parallel govt. Utomi be wise before you regret your action.

Those pushing you will not follow you to jail, those who pushed Kanu into the mess he found himself are sleeping in their houses and enjoying life.

Utomi be wise before its too late.

Honestly when a man wife tell him pls my husband don't do this and don't go that way its profitable to listen. Pej warned Gej to stay away for now, Nigeria politics is on cross road but Gej still remain adamant.

Some SS leader told him not to come back into Nigeria politics for now yet he remain adamant.

Gej for the last time despite I'm your die hard fan stay away from Nigeria politics for now you will be embarrass the second time I can bet you that because I won't vote for you and many others won't.

Left to you to listen or mess yourself up then we your foot soldiers will never fight for you as we did in 2015 while your new found fake friends abadoned you.

Oga I understand your thought but you should never have come scil media and say this because I can tell you without reservation some demonic infidelity curse men don't care how woman look in as far she is woman they will still want to enter under skirt.

All the best but keep your home away from social media.

Kdon2:
Inside job!

I don't have anymore character to give

Inside from who and by how? I think th police should look for you to tell us what you know about the incidence since its an inside job.

LordBiden:
Good one he should be charged to court,with his attention seeking antics.

Even if anyone should criticize wike and tinubu it shouldn't be sowere.

Wike is trying as Fct minister and shouldn't be distracted by attention seekers like sowere.

You are right. I swear sowore lack credibility to criticised Wike or Tinubu because he was part of the people that brought apc upon this country.

Wike as FCT minister is the best FCT minister ever ilsince FCT was created so why suddenly Sowore trying to distract him?

DSS pls keep him with Kanu inside your yard and more like that lunatic Mama Tee of obidient and Aisha Yesuf will definitely join them soon in DSS yard.

Pikin wey say hin mama no go sleep will never see sleep too.

I have be saying these for long all these PENGANSA or PENGUIN, Marketers should be banned and scrap with immediate effect they are the demons using oil mafia gang up to ruined this country. They are the same few individual that pocket $Billions from oil subsidy, they are the same demons that got angry subsidy was removed. Imagine of them that got angry subsidy was removed it was discovered recently he has $35billion raw cash in his domiciliary account.

Ban them indefinitely enough of all these rubbish...

Story and nonsense talk. If truly they have such information is this the way to share it?

Do they need to come to social media to announce it?

If they are serious they should have revealled their names to catch them unaware but now they have loud it those demons will do all it takes their name never surface.