Dozens of police officers, alongside personnel from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), were deployed to manage the crowd and maintain order.
The supporters were reportedly unable to provide clearance or explain their purpose for attending. Inside, the hall was filled with members of the ruling House, delegates, observers, and local residents following the proceedings closely.
The denial comes amid a controversy sparked by KWAM 1’s protest to Governor Dapo Abiodun. In a letter dated January 8, 2026, his lawyer Dr. Wahab Shittu (SAN) claimed that directives from the Fusengbuwa Ruling House were designed to block the musician from participating in the selection process.
The letter argued that the instructions allegedly violated the Chieftaincy Declaration and the Obas and Chiefs Law of Ogun State.
However, Fusengbuwa Ruling House leaders rejected the claims outright. Vice Chairman Prof. Fassy Yusuf described the protest as “arrant nonsense” and insisted it would not affect the nomination process. He emphasized that with over 20,000 members in the ruling House, the concerns raised by KWAM 1 were impractical.
Monday’s event proceeded as scheduled, marking the beginning of the formal nomination process for aspirants to the vacant Awujale stool. The ruling House reaffirmed its commitment to following proper procedures despite external pressures or protests.
