Awujale succession dispute: ruling house leaders sue 12 family members for N1bn

Following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona in July 2025, the Awujale throne is vacant and a succession dispute has emerged. Ruling house leaders have filed a lawsuit seeking N1bn in damages and an injunction against 12 family members, indicating an internal power struggle over the traditional stool. The legal action underscores the contested nature of the succession, though the specific claims and counterclaims remain unclear.