Awujale throne: Olisa, kingmakers shortlist 5 princes, send names to Gov. Abiodun

Nearly one year after the demise of the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, the council of Ilamuren kingmakers, led by the Olisa, Chief Rasheed Adeoye Adesanya, has approved the nomination of five princes for the throne.
The Awujale died on July 13, 2025 at the age of 91 after 65 years having being crowned at 25 on April 2, 1960,
In a letter addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun, and personally signed by the Olisa, he said the kingmakers acted under Section 4(2) of the Chiefs Law 1957, and the Customary Law regulating the selection and succession to the Awujale of ljebuland.
The letter listed the nominees as Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye, Prince Isiaq Ayodele Adewale Adekoya (Eleruja...