Ijebu-Ode Chiefs Form New Council After Awujale's Death

Traditional chiefs in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, have dissolved the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council (AIAC) and established the Adele Oba Awujale in Council to oversee the town's administration until a new Awujale is appointed. This decision was made during a meeting of the Ilamuren, Pampa, Odi, and other chiefs, who unanimously agreed that members of the AIAC should step down and transition to the new council.

This change follows the death of 91-year-old Oba Sikiru Adetona in July 2025, after which the Ogun State government formed the AIAC to manage traditional responsibilities during the transition. The new council is chaired by Chief Folorunso Kuku, who is also one of the Ilamurens.

The resolution, signed by Dr Sonny Kuku, emphasized that the existing Ogun State Chiefs Law of 2021 does not provide for an Awujale Regency Council, thus legitimizing the formation of the Adele Oba Awujale in Council under customary arrangements.