Ogun Restructures Awujale Interregnum Council, Declares ‘Adele Oba’ Illegal

The Ogun State Government has reconstituted the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council (AIAC) following reports of disagreements over the emergence of a group known as ‘Adele Oba Awujale.’ According to Premium Times Nigeria, the decision comes after some members of the council, established by the state government in August 2025, withdrew amid the disputes. In a statement on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, confirmed the reconstitution and declared that the ‘Adele Oba Awujale’ group has no legal or customary recognition. The Commissioner did not provide further details on the reasons for the reconstitution or the identity of the new council members. This development adds another layer of complexity to the succession crisis surrounding the Awujale Stool, one of the most important in Yoruba land. The reconstitution is likely to be met with mixed reactions from various factions, highlighting the ongoing power struggles and the need for a peaceful resolution.