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Breaking News: Wasiu Withdraws Suit Against Ogun Government and Awujale Succession Authorities

Legal Exit Opens Way for Traditional Bodies to Proceed with Awujale Selection

Funmi Adewoju SuleoduDecember 23, 20251 Mins read

In a significant development in the ongoing Awujale succession saga, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshall has formally withdrawn his suit against the Ogun State Government, Ijebu Ode Local Government, and other respondents, including the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council and the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.

The notice of discontinuance was filed on 22 December 2025 at the High Court of Ogun State, Ijebu-Ode Judicial Division, where Marshall had earlier challenged the processes surrounding the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

According to the court documents, the discontinuance follows correspondences from the 2nd Respondent, which were subsequently withdrawn, prompting the applicant to halt further legal proceedings. The filing requested the court to record the discontinuance and make any orders it deems fit.

Marshall’s legal team, led by Dr. Wahab Shittu SAN and supported by lawyers including Abidakun Olushola Felix, Don Akaegbu, Oluyemi Osalusi, Ayokunmi Adegbemi, and others, formally signed the notice, marking the end of the litigation.

The respondents named in the suit include:

Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun
Executive Chairman, Ijebu Ode Local Government
Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice, Ogun State
Secretary, Ijebu Ode Local Government
Chairman, Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council
Chairman, Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi

Barrister Fassy Yusuf, who represented observers of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House during the proceedings, commented that while the discontinuance closes the suit filed on 14 December, it does not necessarily prevent the applicant from raising new issues in the future. He advised all parties to remain vigilant, noting that Marshall may still have plans related to the Awujale stool.

Legal analysts say the discontinuance signals a step back from prolonged litigation over the Awujale stool and clears the way for the succession process to proceed without legal impediments.

The case had previously attracted national attention due to contentions over the selection procedure, the alleged involvement of the Interregnum Council, and disputes over candidate eligibility. With the withdrawal, the matter is now expected to focus on customary and administrative resolution rather than court intervention.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs.

She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs.

She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development.

Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work.

Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.

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Funmi Adewoju Suleodu

Olufunmilayo Adewoju Suleodu is a veteran journalist, editor, and publisher with more than three decades of experience in journalism, communications, and public affairs. She has worked across news media, magazine publishing, communications, development-sector engagements, and digital journalism. She currently publishes SageBits Online and reports on governance, development, business, education, traditional institutions, and public affairs. She is also an elected officer of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun East Independent Chapel, reflecting her continued engagement with the journalism profession and media development. Based in Ogun State, she is available for freelance reporting, feature writing, editorial assignments, research, project documentation, and development communications work. Detailed professional history and references are available upon request.