SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT, THE UNASSAILABLE CREDIBILITY OF HON. OTUNBA ADEMORIN ALIU KUYE,(Ajana Akile-Ijebu) A CLEAR AND COMPELLING CASE FOR THE AWUJALE STOOL

Recent commentaries and social media narratives surrounding the Awujale stool have regrettably descended into misinformation, conjecture, and deliberate distortion of history. These narratives do not serve Ijebu tradition; rather, they undermine it. They are products of distraction, fear, and a troubling lack of historical and cultural depth. It is therefore imperative—calmly, clearly, and without equivocation to set the record straight.

ROYAL IDENTITY: FACT, NOT FABRICATION
Hon. OTUNBA Ademorin Aliu Kuye is neither an outsider nor an impostor nor a creation of political convenience. He is a bonafide prince of Ijebu-Ode, a direct son of the Fusengbuwa Royal Dynasty, with genealogical roots that are well documented, historically acknowledged, and deeply respected within Ijebu land and the Otunba Ajana of Ijebuland. Attempts to label him an “Odogbolu prince imposed on Ijebu-Ode” are not merely false; they expose a profound misunderstanding of Ijebu Royal Structure. Ijebu lineage is determined by blood, ancestry, and royal descent, not by modern administrative boundaries or places of public service.

Ijebu custom has long recognized both paternal and maternal royal descent, particularly where such lineage is traceable, verifiable, and accepted within a ruling house. To deny a legitimate Prince, his heritage because of political discomfort or internal rivalry is itself a violation of tradition.

THE FUSENGBUWA–JADIARA LINEAGE: A RECOGNIZED ROYAL BRANCH
Historical and genealogical records establish beyond dispute that the Jadiara / Erelu Okutuwo / Sabe lineage is an integral and recognized branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.
From Abasi Odunsi Atomotele, whose ancestry is directly linked to Princess Jadiara of Fusengbuwa, through generations of service, leadership, and loyalty to Ijebu land, this lineage has never been in doubt among knowledgeable elders of the dynasty.
The role and contributions of the late Alhaji Fasasi Olatunji Agoro Odunsi, former Olori-Ebi of the Fusengbuwa ruling house, remain well attested to within the royal family. This is not a lineage seeking to bend tradition—it is one that has lived within it, upheld it, and defended it.

CUSTOM, ROTATION, AND ELIGIBILITY: THE TRUTH
Succession to the Awujale stool is governed by:
Established Customary Law and historical rotation among recognized lineages precedent, wisdom, and the conscience of the kingmakers.
There is no provision in Ijebu custom that disqualifies a prince because he is educated, nationally exposed, legally trained, or politically experienced. On the contrary, Ijebu history celebrates kings who combined royal blood with intellect, diplomacy, and leadership capacity.
To argue otherwise is to suggest that competence is a liability and excellence a threat—an argument foreign to Ijebu greatness.

HON. OTUNBA ADEMORIN ALIU KUYE: A CANDIDATE OF SUBSTANCE AND STATURE
Hon. Kuye’s strength does not rest on propaganda, but on ancestral legitimacy, personal merit, proven service, and imbibe maturity.
He is a lawyer of over 35 years post-call, grounded in justice, order, and constitutional responsibility
A seasoned legislator and administrator with over three decades of public and private sector experience
A prince of Ijebu-Ode, firmly rooted in the Fusengbuwa royal lineage A man of measured temperament, bridge-building ability, and deep respect for culture and tradition
His résumé is not ornamental; it is consequential:
Company Secretary, Vigilant Insurance Co. Ltd.
Principal Partner, Adekanola, Kuye & Co., Legal Practitioners
Executive Secretary, Somolu Local Government (2003–2004)
Executive Chairman, Somolu Local Government (2004–2008)
Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs (2011–2015)
Senior Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Labour on Arbitration (2016–2019)
Member, House of Representatives (2019–2023), Deputy Chairman, Committee on Rules & Business
Member, House of Representatives (2023–2027)
CEO, Fortees Development Co. Ltd.
CEO, Stratum Strategic Co. Ltd.
These achievements span over three decades of leadership, governance, and institutional experience, producing a prince with a national outlook, global exposure, and deep local understanding.

NOT A STOOGE. NOT AN IMPOSTOR.
The attempt to portray Hon. Otunba Kuye as a “government anointed candidate” is a tired and familiar tactic—often deployed when facts overwhelm fear.
The truth remains immutable:
No government can manufacture royal blood
No political support can replace ancestral legitimacy
Hon. Otunba Kuye’s aspiration is not an assault on tradition; it is a lawful, dignified, and legitimate expression of his right as a son of the Fusengbuwa royal house.

A TITLE THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES
That Hon. Ademorin Aliu Kuye is the Otunba Ajana of Ijebu-Ode, a title bestowed by the late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona GCON, Awujale of Ijebuland, it’s not a coincidence. It is recognition earned, not imposed of character, loyalty, and service to Ijebu land. It is also a reminder that those who truly understand the throne have long recognized his place within its sacred orbit.

A WORD TO THE KINGMAKERS
The kingmakers of Ijebu-Ode are custodians of history, conscience, and tradition. This moment calls for calm judgment, fidelity to custom, and resistance to noise, intimidation, and emotional manipulation.
Tradition is preserved by truth and fairness, not by exclusion or fear.

CONCLUSION
Ijebu land is too dignified to be misled by misinformation. The Awujale stool is too sacred to be trivialized by rivalry.
Hon. Otunba Ademorin Aliu Kuye stands today as a candidate to beat—not by politics, but by lineage, competence, experience, character, and historical legitimacy. Ijebu tradition will endure not through distortion but through truth.

Sincerely yours,
KESHIRO, Sulayman OluwaSesan ONILOGBO KSO
Bibi’re Kose F’owo Ra,
Ijebu L’omo Wa
Omo Jos’onda Nidepo Akile-Ijebu.