All nominees have been directed to report to the Department of State Services (DSS) office in Ijebu-Ode for further instructions instead of the planned meet-and-greet with Awujale candidates earlier scheduled to take place at the Aafin Awujale.
The directive came via the Awujale Kingmakers Council which officially cancelled the event in a formal letter dated January 20, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, his deputy, Otunba Dokun Ajidagba; and the Vice Chairman, Prof. Fassy Yusuf, outlining the sudden change in plans.
The council, which explained that the decision to redirect nominees to the DSS office made the earlier engagement at the Aafin Awujale unnecessary, specifically emphasised that all nominees were required to present themselves at the DSS office located along NTA Road, beside the State Psychiatric Hospital, off Igbeba Road, Ijebu-Ode, by 11:00 am prompt on Wednesday. 
While the letter also emphasised strict compliance and punctuality, underscoring the importance of adhering to official directives, the council expressed regret for any inconvenience the cancellation might cause, highlighting that the decision was necessary to align with security and administrative protocols.
The formal notice, which was signed by Chief Ayotunde Ola Odulaja, Secretary of the Awujale Afobaje Council, urged all concerned parties to comply fully with the instructions, adding that nominees and associated stakeholders were expected to adhere strictly to the directive, reporting promptly and avoiding delays.
