The Ogun State Government has disassociated itself from rumours claiming that Prince Ademorin Aliu Kuye has been chosen as the next Awujale of Ijebuland, stating that it has not endorsed any candidate for the position.
In a press release, bearing Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made available to Journalists on Saturday,the government clarified that the selection process is guided by applicable laws, established procedures, and traditional customs, and any claims suggesting otherwise are false and misleading.
The government also announced that the selection process has been temporarily halted due to complaints and petitions received, to ensure transparency and lawfulness. The public is advised to rely on official communications and refrain from spreading unverified information.
"The Government wishes to categorically state that it is not involved in, nor has it endorsed, any such claim. The process for the selection and installation of the next Awujale of Ijebuland is guided strictly by the applicable laws, established procedures, and recognised traditional customs.
"Any suggestion that the Government has adopted or approved a candidate through an oracle or any informal process is false, misleading, and should be disregarded by the public.
"Furthermore, the Ogun State Government wishes to inform all stakeholders and the general public that the process for filling the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland has presently been halted. This decision was taken in view of the various complaints and petitions received concerning the selection procedure.
"The temporary suspension is to allow for due review and to ensure that the process remains transparent, lawful, and acceptable to all concerned parties.
"The Government remains committed to maintaining peace, order, and respect for due process and traditional institutions across the State.
"Members of the public are therefore advised to rely only on official communications from the Government and to refrain from spreading unverified information capable of causing tension or misunderstanding."
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