By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
As fresh controversy over the ongoing selection process of Awujale of Ijebuland continued, the Department of State Services (DSS) has summoned all contestants in a bid to achieve peaceful resolution of the matter.
This was contained in a statement dated January 20, 2026, and addressed to the chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, his deputy, Otunba Dokun Ajidagba, and the vice chairman, Prof. Fassy Yusuf.
Part of the letter of summon noted that all Awujale nominees were required to present themselves at the DSS office located along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode, by 11:00 a.m. prompt
As a result of the invitation, the Ruling House and Kingmakers Council were forced to cancel the planned meet-and-greet earlier scheduled to hold at the Awujale Palace.
The council stated that the decision led to the cancellation of the earlier engagement at the Aafin Awujale, while expressing regret over any inconvenience the sudden change may cause.
The letter, signed by the secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja, urged all concerned nominees to comply strictly with the directive and ensure punctuality.
The council in a letter noted that “We write to formally inform you that the meet-and-greet earlier scheduled for this morning at the Aafin Awujale has been cancelled.
“Accordingly, the Awujale nominees are hereby directed to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office located at State Security Service (SSS) Along NTA Road, Beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, Off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode. Time: 11:00 a.m. prompt.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this change may cause. Kindly ensure that all concerned nominees are punctual and comply strictly with this directive.”
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