Awujale succession: Fresh faction surfaces in Funsegbunwa ruling house
A new faction within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, next in line to produce the Awujale of Ijebuland, has emerged, identifying itself as the “Original Fusengbuwa Ruling House.”
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Awujale’s Burial: Ogun govt unfazed by legal threats from traditionalists
“Their position is steeped in ignorance of what the law is on the matter,” said Ogun Attorney General Sina Ogungbade.
Ifa Council threatens legal action over Awujale’s Islamic burial
The revered monarch, who passed on July 13 at 91, was buried according to Islamic traditions—an action ICIR calls illegal and culturally offensive.
Awujale ‘dined with us but chose Islamic burial’ – Ijebu Chief Priest
Osimodi noted that although the king had withdrawn support from traditional rites in his later years, he once actively participated in major festivals.
Awujale’s Islamic burial frees Yoruba kings from ritual slavery – Oluwo
Soldiers reportedly prevented traditionalists from hijacking the burial, in line with the Awujale’s stated wishes.
Soldiers prevent traditionalists from disrupting Awujale’s Islamic burial in Ijebu Ode
Tension arose when traditionalists arrived at the royal residence in Ijebu Ode seeking to assert control over the burial.
Awujale of Ijebu, Buhari’s longtime friend, dies at 91
Awujale passes on…