The announcement follows official clearance from the Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, transmitted through the Executive Chairman of Ijebu Ode Local Government, Honourable Dare Alebiosu.
The state government had suspended the initial selection process approximately three weeks ago after identifying a procedural error that could have triggered legal challenges. The suspension was communicated during a meeting in Abeokuta involving state officials, the ruling house, and the Awujale Interregnum Administration Committee.
The prestigious stool became vacant in July following the passing of 91-year-old Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, who reigned for 65 years.