The Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode on Monday dismissed an application by popular Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1, seeking an interim injunction to stop Governor Dapo Abiodun and five other parties from proceeding with the selection and installation of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.
Ayinde, represented by senior lawyer Wahab Shittu (SAN), had asked the court to restrain the respondents from continuing the selection process pending the hearing of his substantive suit challenging the procedure.
However, Justice A. A. Omoniyi ruled that the request for an interim injunction lacked merit, adding that there were no sufficient grounds to justify granting it.
The court also ordered an expedited hearing of the main case, scheduling proceedings for January 14, 2026.
KWAM1 had declared his interest in the vacant Awujale stool, claiming lineage from the Jadiara Royal House of the wider Fusengbuwa Ruling House. His claim was, however, rejected by the Fusengbuwa ruling house, which stated that he is not from the royal family.
To contest what he considers an injustice, Ayinde filed a suit against the Fusengbuwa ruling house, Governor Abiodun, the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Dare Alebiosu, and three others. Other respondents include the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ganiyu Hamzat; Secretary of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Oke Adebanjo; and the Chairman of the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, Dr. Olorogun Sunny Kuku.
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The suit, numbered HC3/238/2025, was filed ex parte, citing relevant provisions of the High Court of Ogun State (Civil Procedure) Rules 2024, Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution, and the court’s inherent jurisdiction. A copy of the court document dated December 16, 2025, was obtained by our correspondent.
In his motion, Ayinde asked the court to restrain the respondents “their agents, or anyone acting on their behalf, from taking any steps in the installation process of the next Awujale of Ijebuland pending the hearing and determination of the substantive suit.” He argued that the injunction was necessary to protect his interest and preserve the res from being “dissipated or interfered with by the respondents.”
With the interim injunction denied, all eyes are now on the substantive hearing in January, which will determine the fate of KWAM1’s claim to the Awujale stool.