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The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode, next in line to produce the new Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, has directed popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, to complete the family’s royal lineage data form to establish his legitimate membership in the ruling house.

The Chairman of the ruling house and former National President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, Abdulateef Owoyemi, told Sunday PUNCH on Saturday that only bonafide members of the family would be allowed to participate in the selection process.

Ayinde, in a letter dated December 3, 2025, addressed to the chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House in Agunsebi Quarters, Ijebu-Ode, announced his interest in the stool.

The Fuji icon described himself as a “bonafide son” of the ruling house, adding that his candidacy aligns with Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.

The letter went viral on social media on Friday, sparking reactions from members of the public.

However, Owoyemi explained that the Olori Omooba of Ijebu land had been directed to complete the Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form.

He stressed that the form, which requires contenders to trace their genealogy back seven generations, ensures that only genuine princes from the family can participate, thereby blocking “strangers” from claiming the throne.


He said, “The first step for anyone interested in contesting for the Awujale throne is to declare their lineage by filling the standard Fusengbuwa ruling house royal lineage data form. Once confirmed as a legitimate member of the ruling house, they can then apply for the expression of interest form.

“We have told him, just like everyone else interested in the Awujale throne, that the first step is to declare his lineage. He will do this by completing the royal lineage data form, showing his full name, which parent and grandparent he descends from, and continuing up to seven generations.

“The completed form will be signed and submitted to the head of the ruling house unit of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, who will affirm that he is a genuine member. Only then will the process move forward.”

Although the application window for the throne officially closed on December 5, Owoyemi said KWAM 1 had been given an extension of five days, which would lapse on December 10.

“We won’t shut anybody out of picking the next Awujale, but we must ensure that you are a legitimate member of Fusengbuwa. Every right comes with responsibilities. For a royal family, everyone must prove their legitimacy by completing the royal lineage data form.

“When we receive the form, we will review it meticulously. If clarification is needed, we will contact the applicant. We welcome men of influence who will use their influence to enhance the throne, not to claim it, ensuring that what truly belongs to our family is preserved,” he said.

Owoyemi explained that the ruling house hoped to have a new Awujale by the second or third week of January 2026.


“The local government has given us 14 days to select candidates, which expires on December 18. After that, the kingmakers have seven days to deliberate and choose one candidate, whose name will be forwarded to the governor.

“Legally, the government then has 21 days to conduct background checks and security clearance, allowing for objections or protests. After this period, the State Executive Council will ratify the nominee, and the governor will announce the next Awujale, after which coronation rites will commence.

“So, combining the candidate selection, kingmakers’ deliberation, and legal objection period, we are looking at around 42 days. Therefore, we expect the next Awujale to emerge between the second and third week of January,” Owoyemi said.

Source: https://punchng.com/awujale-family-orders-kwam-1-to-prove-lineage-warns-against-strangers

Congratulations King Wasiu Ayinde!!! In K1 songs,,, Ma deni Atata, Ma deni olola. Bori ba njoba lola mo si ma debe o

Only tinubu can see him here

Kai abeg see finishing for Kwam 1

Na now wahala go dey

Make hin trace am like King James Version genealogies

He believes his "friend" will deliver him.

So ifa no dey chose again or what?

He can succeed him since he is a brother to the president

If this one become Awujale, then Ijebu people should just shun their Ojude Oba because of casualties.

If this one become Awujale, then Ijebu people should just shun their Ojude Oba because of casualties.
All he likes is to bring out gun any how and any where

Everything na politics . Highest bidder will win.

una dey mad. una no sabi his mama and papa abi? he family una in the first place? He relate to una? If una like make una give am, na una go ganusi this time

Tussle don start and what if he proofs the linage

E don set ...


Royalty no be for any tom and Jerry, abi na dick and harry

If he is qualified...which I think he is..being Olori Omo Oba Ijebu Land...He has a chance because of political positives around him.

Sentiments and emotions can't be used against him...no be him say make the next Awujale be zoned to his lineage ..na nature arrange an like that.

KWAM1 will most likely be the next Awujale

He might want to leverage on the same Tinubu connection that MC Oluomo attempted to use to capture the throne as traditional ruler in Oshodi sometime ago.

Kwam Can't Be An Awujale of Ijebu Land, Ijebu Has Enough Discipline, Educated, Responsible, Personalities From The Ruling Houses, KWAM Is Not Fit For Such An Exotic Position of An Awujale, He Is a Fuji Musician, He Should Focus on That

IYKYK,,,,They are only trying to make his application legit and not to be seen as an influence from the top.
It will be proven.

Tinubu apart, KWAM 1 is popular in Yoruba land, except you don't party.

I think he has the influence.

it's no longer by lineage o but by connection.
Kwam 1 have presidential connection.
Won't be surprised if he becomes the awujale

Wasiu must be day dreaming. He's an imposter.

Forget lineage, it's getting to time when anyone is qualify to be king. Even ifa dey take bribe.

The hatred against KWAM1 is immense. Several royal family members have been coming out to attack his candidacy since he announced it as if he is the only one contesting.

If the hate becomes too much PBAT and Eleyi may withdraw whatever support they might have given him privately

atobs4real:
If this one become Awujale, then Ijebu people should just shun their Ojude Oba because of casualties.
All he likes is to bring out gun any how and any where

U said nothing here

If U reach his stage/level, allow boys kpai you.

Lanretoye:
Only tinubu can see him here

Not in Ijebu. He won't be an Awujale. No scheme of Tinubu can get him the post

It is so sad that Traditional Stools have been bastardised in Yorubaland. It used to be the Oracle choosing the next Obas, but now, once you are rich and politically connected, buying the crown is a piece of cake.

Ijebus would regret it if they allow this arrogant man buy the throne. They need a unifier, someone who can command respect home and abroad.

Same lineage tracing should have been mandated for Tinubu when he claimed to be Yoruba and from Tinubu family, thereby using Yoruba ancestry to attain political power and recognition in Yoruba land

sebi nah to settle some people and later insult them with GANUSI if he nor WIN

deeway200:
Not in Ijebu. He won't be an Awujale. No scheme of Tinubu can get him the post

Dey play you here. Just dey play

A governor can install and remove kings. Tinubu is even too much

ERockson:
I can see KWAM1 on the thrown. The message delivered by this man in this news should have cone from KWAM1 because he's the head of Olori Omo oba of Ijebu land, meaning the head of all prince of Ijebu land.

It seems u don't knw u re saying .

1.. Read d story line again.. nd
2... Read ur comment again..
Then ..
3... u will now realise dat , u re off d points

D money wey dem use send u go skool supposed use build poultry farm

vicfajeze:
Kai abeg see finishing for Kwam 1

U have problem with comprehension
Pls go back to skool