Aderibigbe Family Backs Omoba Ademola as True Abidagba for Awujale Throne

The Aderibigbe-Abimbola family of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House has thrown its weight behind Omoba Ademola Azeez Aderibigbe as the rightful Abidagba and prime candidate for the Awujale stool of Ijebuland. This endorsement highlights his direct male-line descent from Fusengbuwa through Oshiyoku to Aderibigbe-Abimbola, positioning him as the authentic heir in the ongoing succession race following the death of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II on July 13, 2025. The family, signing via Campaign Director-General Hon. Hammed Abiodun Yusuf and Odeniyi-Logunleko representatives, calls on Ijebu sons and daughters worldwide to rally for this traditionally sanctioned leader. ​

Lineage and Traditional Mandate
Fusengbuwa, one of Ijebu-Ode’s four recognized ruling houses under the 1957 Chiefs Law—alongside Gbelegbuwa, Anikinaiya, and Fidipote—holds the turn to nominate the next Awujale after Anikinaiya’s Oba Adetona, who reigned 65 years. The family stresses Omoba Ademola’s status as a “true Abidagba,” born during an Awujale’s reign, embodying the sacred bloodline essential for legitimacy amid rival claims from figures like Fuji star K1 de Ultimate and lawyer Prince Olawale Oriola Adeyemi. Recent Gbedu drum ceremonies and a 2023 local government certificate affirm Fusengbuwa’s eligibility, with the house rejecting “money bags” or external interference. ​

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Vision for Modern Ijebu Progress
Supporters portray Omoba Ademola as blending youthful energy, intellectual prowess, and deep-rooted passion to bridge Ijebu heritage with economic advancement and community unity. They envision his leadership fostering cultural preservation, development initiatives, and amplified Ijebu voices on regional stages, countering disputes in the 14-day selection window initiated by recent staff-of-office handovers. As Ogun State oversees the process via kingmakers and the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, this backing underscores demands for Ifa-guided choices rooted in history.