The Daodu Adegbite Royal Family of Ido-Osun in Egbedore Local Government Area, Osun State, has disclaimed two individuals, Nurudeen Jimoh Alowonle (popularly known as Abule) and Ibrahim Wasiu Adeniyi, who claimed to be members of the royal family and eligible for the throne.
According to the family, historical records and the Ido-Osun Chieftaincy Declaration of 1955 show that neither individual has legitimate ties to the royal lineage.
Their legal representatives emphasized that the throne is not open to "all-comers" or individuals with questionable claims.
They clarified that Nurudeen Jimoh Alowonle hails from Ode Okoko’s Compound in Osogbo, while Ibrahim Wasiu Adeniyi is from Eesa’s Compound in Ila-Odo, both having no verifiable connection to the Daodu Adegbite Royal Family.
In response to the controversy, the Adenko Royal House further asserted that in line with the 1955 declaration, only four royal family branches exist under the Adenko Ruling House, contrary to claims of a fifth branch.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Dosu Babatunde, encouraged the kingmakers to adhere strictly to all traditional principles guiding the selection process of the new Olojudo Alayemore of Ido-Osun Kingdom.
At a crucial stakeholders' meeting, the Commissioner emphasized the importance of peace and mutual respect in selecting the new monarch, ensuring the community's interest remains paramount.
The Eesa of Ido-Osun, representing the seven living kingmakers, reassured the government of their commitment to a lawful and fair selection process, following the chieftaincy laws.
Tension has risen in Ido-Osun since the passing of Oba (Dr.) Aderemi Adedapo in May 2024, with the town’s royal family seeking to clarify the legitimate lineage and refute false ancestral claims.