The Awujale Kingmakers Council has cancelled the planned meet-and-greet earlier scheduled for Aafin Awujale.
The council instead directed Awujale nominees to report to the Department of State Services(DSS) office in Ijebu-Ode on Wednesday by 11 am.
This was contained in a formal communication dated January 20, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi; his deputy, Otunba Dokun Ajidagba; and the Vice Chairman, Prof. Fassy Yusuf.
According to the notice, all Awujale nominees are required to present themselves at the DSS office located along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode, by 11:00 a.m. prompt.
The council stated that the decision led to the cancellation of the earlier engagement at the Aafin Awujale and expressed regret for any inconvenience the sudden change may cause.
The letter was signed by the Secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja.
The council urged all concerned nominees to comply strictly with the directive and ensure punctuality.
The development is coming amid ongoing traditional processes surrounding Awujale-related nominations in Ijebuland.
The letter read in parts: “We write to formally inform you that the meet-and-greet earlier scheduled for this morning at the Aafin Awujale has been cancelled.
“Accordingly, the Awujale nominees are hereby directed to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office located at State Security Service (SSS) Along NTA Road, Beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, Off Igbeba Road,
Ijebu-Ode. Time: 11:00 a.m. prompt.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause. Kindly ensure that all concerned nominees are punctual and comply strictly with this directive.”
