Royal Lineage
Prince Oriola’s eligibility flows from a direct, male-line descent traceable to Olufadeke (Olu), the first male Abidagba of Awujale Fúsẹngbúwà, the 41st Awujale of Ìjẹbúland. This lineage is firmly woven into the recognized framework of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House and supported by historical documentation and long-standing practice.
Key Points
Direct Male-Line Descent:
First great-great-great-grandson of Olufadeke (Olu), the first male child born upon Awujale Fúsẹngbúwà ascension to the throne.
Rooted in Governing Laws:
His claim is aligned with the laws and customary succession arrangements of Ìjẹbú-Ode.
Historically Recognized Branch:
The Olufadeke–Obanlefa descendants remain a fully acknowledged and legitimate branch of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House.
“My claim is not new; it is documented, traceable, and fully anchored in our laws and traditions.”
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The Legacy of Obanlefa
The Legacy of Prince Fasasi Adebisi Adeyemi (Obanlefa)
For twenty-five years, Prince Fasasi Adebisi Adeyemi (Obanlefa) served as Olori-Ebi of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, from 1988 to 2013. His tenure was:
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Widely recognized and respected;
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Never contested by any ruling house;
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Affirmed by the Awujale himself.
Prince Oriola emphasizes that Obanlefa’s uncontested leadership confirms the legitimacy and recognition of the Olufadeke/Obanlefa branch within the ruling house structure. It is this legacy of leadership, integrity, and service that he seeks to uphold in his pursuit of the Awujale Stool.
The Legacy of Obanlefa
The Legacy of Prince Oduwole Obanlefa Olufadi
He was known as Oba-nile-Ifa: the king who dwells in the house of Ifa. The title was earned through devotion, not ceremony, and it eventually became the name the family carries to this day: Obanlefa.
The son of Olufadi, the first male child born to Awujale Fusengbuwa after his ascension to the throne, Oduwole was the direct representative of the most senior line of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House. When he presented himself for the vacant Awujale stool in a letter to the British Resident of Ijebu Province on 15 February 1929, he did not overstate his case. He named his lineage, named his witnesses, and closed with a single sentence that has stayed with this family for nearly a century: "I am an elderly man and I promise I will be faithful to my trust and will always try to be doing good." That letter sits today in the National Archives in Ibadan, undisputed.
Ile-Nla Compound, Agunsebi
Reflecting on his early years in Igbeba and his enduring ties to the Ile-Nla Compound in Agunsebi, Prince Oriola credits his grandfather with instilling in him the values of integrity, discipline, and devotion to the Awujale institution.
In honor of this heritage, he invested in rebuilding the Olufadi/Obanlefa House at Ile-Nla, transforming it into:
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An administrative center for the ruling house;
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A library preserving records, history, and documentation;
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An archive safeguarding the story of the lineage for future generations.
“We inherited not only his bloodline but also his integrity, discipline, and devotion to the Awujale institution.”