Awujale: Court rejects K1’s request for interim injunction

An Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode has thrown out the request for an interim injunction by King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal 1 (KWAM 1), also known as K1, to stop the process for the nomination for the Awujale of Ijebuland.

The throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland became vacant following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona on July 13, 2025.

Owing to this, the race to succeed Adetona has hot up, with K1 also showing interest.

However, following his rejection by the Fusengbuwa ruling house of K1 bidding for the throne through it, the popular musician had gone to court seeking to stop the process.

He sued the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and five others, seeking the stoppage of the process.

But ruling on the request for an interim injunction by K1, Hon. Justice A. A. Omoniyi of the High Court 3, Ijebu-Ode Judicial Division on Monday held that the prayer could not be granted.

He said he could not stop Abiodun and others, including the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, from proceeding with the selection of a new Awujale of Ijebuland, adding that the request lacked merit.

Justice Omoniyi however ruled that expeditious hearing of the substantive matter can proceed and fixed January 14, 2026 for continuation of proceedings.