Awujale ruling house leaders seek N1bn over throne dispute

Leaders of the Awujale ruling house have sought N1bn in damages and an injunction against 12 family members, according to the supplied report. The legal action concerns the Awujale stool, which became vacant in July 2025 after the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona. The source material describes the matter as a crisis involving the ruling house but does not set out the specific allegations made against the 12 family members.

The requested injunction would be intended to restrain the named family members, although the supplied account does not state the precise conduct the applicants want stopped. It also does not identify the court where the case was filed or provide a hearing date. No response from the 12 family members, traditional authorities or government officials was included in the report.

The source also does not provide details of the process for selecting a successor to the late Oba Adetona. The available information is therefore limited to the reported claims for damages and injunctive relief, and the date on which the Awujale throne became vacant.