Popular Fuji musician, KWAM 1 (King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal) has fired back at critics questioning his decision to declare interest in the Awujale stool.

KWAM 1 said: “Those who gave birth to me know me, and I also know them. There’s no side for petty talks. I’m from a royal lineage.”

“I’m from the Fidipote ruling house, I’m also from the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu-Ode. So, whoever wants to question me, we’ll meet at the field. If it is because of my declaration for the throne, it is my right. You can’t silence me.” 

“Before the late Awujale Oba Sikiru Adetona passed on, he was of sound mind. He was well lettered, learned and intelligent. He did all findings and investigations well.” 

“If I’m not from a royal lineage I won’t have be installed as the Olori Omo-Oba and Otunba Afidipotemole of Akile Ijebu in 2023 by the late Awujale.”  

“From both my maternal and paternal sides i.e My father’s father and my mother’s father. They are Kings. I’ve right to the Awujale stool.” 

“To all Ijebu people, the matter on ground does not cause for fight. When a good thing is to happen to someone, it first comes with controversies. God will make reveal the truth to us all.” 

“We are all from royal lineage, and there are many princes. Anyone who eventually emerges, we’ll all work together in unison. We are all concerned about the development of Ijebu land. If I’m not capable, late Awujale won’t confer on me the Olori Omo-Oba title.” 

“The story of my life is on the tale of two Sikirus. One gave me Fuji, some people back then were angry, but it didn’t change anything. The second Sikiru who is the late Awujale, he gave me double title of Olori Omo-Oba and Otunba Afidipotemole of Akile Ijebu.” 

“This will be the final time, I’ll be speaking on this matter. All princes, we are all one. We shouldn’t be in war or be fighting against ourselves.”