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The race for the revered Awujale of Ijebuland throne has taken a dramatic legal turn—and it’s one nobody saw coming this fast.
Legendary Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate (Kwam1), has formally approached the Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode, challenging key institutions and government officials over his claim to the Awujale stool. What was once a cultural and traditional process has now spilled into the courtroom, raising serious questions about lineage, power, and due process.
Court documents obtained reveal that Kwam1 filed an interlocutory application on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, seeking an interim injunction to halt all steps toward the installation of a new Awujale—pending the full determination of his case. The matter is listed as Suit No: C3/238/2025.
In the suit, the Fuji icon identified himself by his traditional name, Otunba Wasiu Olasunkanmi Ayinde Adesanya Marshal, and named an extensive list of respondents. These include Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Ijebu-Ode Local Government, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the Attorney General of Ogun State, the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, and the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi.
At the heart of the legal action is a Motion Ex-Parte, filed under the Ogun State High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules 2024 and backed by constitutional provisions guaranteeing fair hearing. Kwam1 is asking the court to temporarily restrain all parties from proceeding with any installation activities until his substantive suit is heard and resolved.
According to the application, the musician insists he is a legitimate aspirant to the Awujale throne, claiming lineage ties to the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. He argues that without the court’s intervention, the process could move forward in a way that irreversibly damages his interests and undermines the integrity of the succession.
This legal move follows a major setback for Kwam1 outside the courtroom. Earlier this month, the Fusengbuwa Ruling House formally rejected his lineage claim, declaring the linkage documents he submitted as invalid. In an official letter dated December 11, 2025, leaders of the ruling house confirmed receipt of his forms but concluded that his claim did not meet the required criteria.
Despite that rejection, Kwam1 has refused to back down—choosing instead to let the judiciary decide. His court action now places the entire Awujale succession process under intense scrutiny, with legal and traditional authorities waiting to see whether the court will order a pause or allow proceedings to continue.
Beyond the palace walls, this case has ignited heated conversations across Ogun State and beyond. Supporters see Kwam1 as exercising his constitutional right to seek justice, while critics argue that dragging a sacred traditional institution into court could further complicate an already sensitive process.
One thing is clear: the Awujale throne race is no longer just about tradition—it’s now a legal and political contest with high stakes.
What do you think about Kwam1’s decision to go to court?
Should the installation process be paused, or should tradition take its course?
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This story is still unfolding—and we’ll be watching closely.
