Fuji music superstar, King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly called K1 De Ultimate has addressed critics over his decision to contest for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland.
Recall last week, K1 De Ultimate formally declared interest in the vacant throne of the Awujale of Ijebuland.
Before K1’s entry, the race had already attracted notable candidates, including a 45-year-old prince from the Adeberu lineage of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Olaseni Ottun, and prominent engineer and entrepreneur Otunba Babatunde Alatise.
In a letter to the chairman of the Funsengbuwa Ruling House dated the 3rd of December, the Fuji icon expressed his intention to vie for the vacant stool, declaring himself a bonafide son of the ruling house, tracing his ancestry to the Oba Jadiara lineage.
He said, “I, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adewale Olasunkanmi Omogbolahan Anifowoshe, MON, hereby formally notify the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of my intention to be considered for the vacant stool of the Awujale of Ijebuland, subject strictly to the provisions of Ijebu customary law and the Ogun State Chieftaincy Laws.
“I was born on 3rd March, 1957, and I am a bonafide son of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Agunsebi Quarters, tracing my ancestry to the Oba Jadiara lineage, which qualifies me to present myself for consideration in accordance with established tradition.
“I have devoted over five decades to the promotion of Ijebu, Yoruba, and Nigerian culture through music and cultural enterprise.”
Reacting in the now-viral video on his YouTube page, Kwam 1 said, “Those who gave birth to me know me, and I also know them. There’s no side for petty talks. I’m from a royal lineage.
“I’m from the Fidipote ruling house, I’m also from the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode. So, whoever wants to question me, we’ll meet at the field. If it is because of my declaration for the throne, it is my right. You can’t silence me.
“Before the late Awujale Oba Sikiru Adetona passed on, he was of sound mind. He was well lettered, learned and intelligent. He did all findings and investigations well.
“If I’m not from a royal lineage I won’t have be installed as the Olori Omo-Oba and Otunba Afidipotemole of Akile Ijebu in 2023 by the late Awujale.
“From both my maternal and paternal sides i.e My father’s father and my mother’s father. They are Kings. I’ve right to the Awujale stool.
“To all Ijebu people, the matter on ground does not cause for fight. When a good thing is to happen to someone, it first comes with controversies. God will make reveal the truth to us all.
“We are all from royal lineage, and there are many princes. Anyone who eventually emerges, we’ll all work together in unison. We are all concerned about the development of Ijebu land. If I’m not capable, late Awujale won’t confer on me the Olori Omo-Oba title.
“The story of my life is on the tale of two Sikirus. One gave me Fuji, some people back then were angry, but it didn’t change anything. The second Sikiru who is the late Awujale, he gave me double title of Olori Omo-Oba and Otunba Afidipotemole of Akile Ijebu.
“This will be the final time, I’ll be speaking on this matter. All princes, we are all one. We shouldn’t be in war or be fighting against ourselves.”
