The Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode has disowned Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, popularly known as KWAM 1, saying he is not from their lineage.
The royal family stated that KWAM 1 is not a member of the family, subsequently he is not qualified to contest for the vacant Awujale stool.
The royal family, in a letter dated December 11, 2025, and addressed to KWAM 1 said its investigation did not establish any proof that Ayinde belongs to the Jadiara Royal House or the broader Fusengbuwa lineage, whose turn it is to produce the next Awujale of Ijebu land.
The statement which was signed by the Chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, faulted the certification of Ayinde’s form.
The family stated the form was endorsed by “a purported family unit head,” Adetayo Abayomi Oduneye, who the ruling house said is not a recognised member of the Jadiara Royal House.
“your extensive investigation has not revealed any proof of your membership of the Jadiara Royal House or indeed that of Fusengbuwa Ruling House,” the statement reads.
It added that Oduneye lacked the authority to sign for the family, stressing that he has “no locus standi” to certify any lineage documents.
“Consequently, the completed linkage lineage form is hereby declared null, void and of no consequence.
“For the avoidance of doubt, your claim to membership in the Fusengbuwa Ruling House is rejected. and the completed form is of no consequence,” the statement added.
