Awujale: Afobaje Council disowns Olisa’s alleged nomination letter to Abiodun

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta
The succession crisis surrounding the vacant Awujale stool of Ijebuland took a dramatic turn at the weekend as the Awujale Afobaje Council publicly distanced itself from an alleged letter reportedly sent by the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, recommending names for consideration in the selection of a new Awujale.
The council described the move as unauthorised, misleading and contrary to the established legal and traditional framework that guides the selection of the paramount ruler of Ijebuland.
Speaking during a current affairs programme on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese-Ijebu, the Secretary of the Afobaje Counci...