Fusengbuwa ruling house rolls out traditional ‘Gbedu’ for selection of new Awujale

News Express |17th Jul 2025 | 332
Fusengbuwa ruling house rolls out traditional ‘Gbedu’ for selection of new Awujale

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The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode, in line to produce the next Awujale of Ijebuland has officially signaled its readiness to fill the vacant stool.

The ruling house did this yesterday by rolling out the traditional Gbedu drums following the passing of late Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona of the Anikinaiya Ruling House of Ijebu Ode.

The drumming ceremony, is a significant cultural tradition that marks the intention of the next eligible ruling house to present a candidate for the Awujale stool. (The Nation)




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