Nine kingmakers from Ijebu Ode have been summoned to appear before the Ogun State Police Command next week Monday and Tuesday over bribery allegations connected to the Awujale stool succession process.
The kingmakers are expected to report to the police headquarters at Eleweran, Abeokuta, according to information from Gift Oba. This marks another round of police questioning for the traditional rulers involved in the selection process.
Background on the Awujale Stool
The Awujale stool is the traditional throne of the Ijebu Kingdom in Ogun State, one of the most prominent traditional institutions in southwestern Nigeria. The Ijebu Ode kingmakers play a crucial role in the selection and installation of new monarchs according to traditional customs and statutory requirements.
Succession processes for major traditional stools in Nigeria often involve complex consultations among designated kingmakers, who are typically high-ranking chiefs with hereditary or appointed roles in the selection process.
Police Investigation
The use of the word "again" in relation to the police summons suggests this is not the first time the kingmakers have been called in for questioning regarding these bribery allegations. The Ogun State Police Command at Eleweran serves as the state headquarters for such investigations.
The specific nature of the bribery allegations and the timeline of the investigation have not been detailed in the available information.
