Wasiu Ayinde, KWAM1 Desists from Awujale Stool Contest

In a suitable people’s expectancy in Ijebu-Ode, the Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1, has withdrawn suit filed before an Ogun State High Court in Ijebu-Ode, seeking interlocutory injunction to stop the installation process of the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

Let’s recall that an Ogun State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode, a day before, dismissed an application filed by the Fuji musician, seeking to stop the selection process of the next Awujale. 

The court, led by Justice A. A. Omoniyi, ruled that the application lacked merit and refused to grant an interim injunction to halt the selection process for the next Awujale. KWAM1’s lawsuit alleges that the Awujale succession process breaches Ogun State Chieftaincy Law and violates his constitutional rights.

Also, KWAM1 had approached the court to challenge the committee in charge of the installation process of the new Awujale on why only Fusengbuwa Ruling House should produce the next Awujale.

The Fuji musician had filed a suit against Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, at the State High Court sitting in Ijebu-Ode, from proceeding with the process pending the outcome of his lawsuit.

Other respondents in a suit number: HC3/238/2025 include: the Executive Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Secretary to Ijebu-Ode Local Government, the Chairman Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council.

Eventually, the Fuji musician filed a Notice of Discontinuance before the Court   on 22^nd December, 2025, following correspondence from the Chairman of the Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area.

Ayinde prayed the Court to record the discontinuance of the suit and make orders as it deems fit.

However, in a swift move, the state government cancelled the ongoing Awujale selection process a few days after the court challenge.

Vice Chairman of Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, confirmed the government’s decision to restart the process, citing procedural errors that could spark further litigation.

Besides, the Court relied on Supreme Court precedent that interim applications must be filed alongside motions on notice. 

The Court noted that the applicant has not filed a motion on notice and refers to Order 39 Rule 2, which states that the court must not grant an order ex parte unless there is a motion for injunction.

He said, “Where a procedure is laid down for making an order, that’s the only way to get the order. It is fatal to an application for an interim order to not file a motion on notice.

“Additionally, there’s no undertaking as to damages, which, in a plethora of cases, has been held to be absolutely vital. 

“The application fails and is refused. “

The Notice of Discontinuance signed by Dr Wahab Shittu SAN on behalf of the applicant reads this:

“Notice that the Claimant /Applicant herein wholly discontinuance the above suit against the Defendant/Respondent pursuant to Order 23 ( or relevant Order) of the High Court of Ogun State (Civil Procedure) Rules 2024 and under the inherent jurisdiction of this Honourable Court.

“Reasons for Discontinuance

“The Applicant filed this Suit following correspondence from the 2nd Respondent herein 2nd December, 2025, which correspondences have been withdrawn.

“The Applicant respectfully prays that the Honourable Court to record the discontinuance of this Suit and make orders as it deems fit.”