Ogun Ruling Houses Warn Against External Interference in Monarch Succession

In Ogun State, the ruling houses of Mobalufon, including Oludipe, Olumurende, Demuren, and Olumukaiyilumoka, have cautioned against external interference in the selection of the next monarch, known as Moguniseja. The statement, issued on January 26, 2026, and signed by Dr.

Kunle Taiwo on behalf of the ruling houses, reaffirms their support for Omoba Oyebowale Ilumoka as the designated indigenous successor. They stress the need to strictly preserve the indigenous succession process and warn against recent attempts by outsiders to intervene improperly.

The ruling houses highlight the traditional and customary laws governing the Moguniseja stool, emphasizing that the succession remains the exclusive responsibility of the indigenes. The statement also recognizes the lineage and traditional roots of the nominated successor, Omoba Oyebowale Ilumoka, as firmly rooted in the customs of the ruling houses.