Awujale: Mobalufon Ruling Houses Warn Against External Interference

The three recognised ruling houses of the Mobalufon community in Ogun State have issued a stern warning against what they described as unwarranted interference by non-indigenes in the succession process to the Moguniseja stool.

In a statement dated January 26, 2026, and signed by Dr Kunle Taiwo on behalf of the Oludipe, Olumurende (Demuren), and Olumukaiye (Ilumọka) ruling houses, the community reaffirmed its backing for Omoba Oyebowale Ilumoka as the Moguniseja-designate.

The ruling houses insisted that succession matters remain strictly the preserve of Mobalufon indigenes, adding that all attempts by external parties to meddle in the process are “improper, misleading, and unacceptable.”

The statement reiterated that Ilumoka’s nomination followed the customary laws and rotational system governing the Moguniseja stool, and was endorsed by all three royal lineages.

“This position is not new. It reflects a long-standing and settled decision that has remained consistent for over six years and was reached strictly in accordance with the customs, traditions, and rotational succession system of Mobalufon.

“Omọba Oyebowale Ilumọka, the grandson of the late Moguniseja Joseph Ilumoka, was duly nominated through the traditional process recognised by the Oludipe, Olumurende (Demuren), and Olumukaiye (Ilumọka) ruling houses,” the statement read.

The houses emphasised that the Moguniseja stool is an internal traditional institution and that any matters of succession must be handled by indigenes in accordance with established customs.

They urged outsiders to steer clear of the matter to preserve the cultural integrity and autonomy of the Mobalufon community.