Awujale Succession Not By Self Proclamation, Stop Comparing Me With Olu of Warri –Omooba Onabanjo

Omooba Abimbola Onabanjo has advised that nobody should refer to themselves or others as Awujale elect in the ongoing conversations surrounding the revered Awujale stool.

He counseled supporters of all aspirants including his own to observe restraint and uphold respect for sacred traditional procedures.

Omooba Onabanjo said that no individual should refer to themselves or anybody as Awujale elect because doing so undermines the established selection processes and trivializes the sacred nature of the throne.

He also clarified for the record that he is not Awujale elect and has never described or presented himself as such.

Omooba Onabanjo expressed deep appreciation for the goodwill endorsements and organic promotions that have continued to trail his name from well meaning sons and daughters of Ijebuland.

He acknowledged that many have supported him out of personal knowledge of who he is through testimonials from others or from what they have observed through his foundation.

He also acknowledged that many have in recent days compared him to the Olu of Warri citing posture comportment and youthfulness.

He stated that while he appreciates the love and admiration behind such comparisons it would be better if they stop out of respect for the established throne of Olu of Warri and to avoid unnecessary projections across royal institutions.

He stated that he is humbled and grateful to everyone posting speaking or promoting him based on what they know firsthand or through what they have heard or seen.

He however appealed that nobody should call him Awujale elect Awujale in waiting or any similar designation.

He emphasized that the Awujale can only emerge through the time honored process involving selection by the ruling house and approval by the Ogun State Government.

“No individual or group can announce or confer such status outside these established procedures,” he said.

He stressed that this clarification has become necessary so that enthusiasm and excitement do not lead the public to trivialize the revered throne of the Awujale or trample on the sacred position and responsibilities of the kingmakers.

He reminded the public that the responsibility at this time is to pray for the ruling house that God and the ancestors will guide them to make the right choice for the future of Ijebuland.

The statement ended with prayers for the land and its leadership asking that Ijebuland continue to prosper that Ogun State may flourish and that her people may enjoy peace progress and unity along with prayers for wisdom for the Governor as he continues to steer the affairs of the state.