The leadership dispute within the Okewaye Ruling House in Ado-Odo, Ogun State, has officially been settled after all parties involved reached an agreement at the Ogun State High Court in Idi-Oke.
The settlement, which was filed under Suit No. HCI/19/2024, confirmed Prince Sulaimon Adedimeji as the recognised Head of the Okewaye Ruling House, also known as the Olori-Ebi.
The case was brought before the court by Adedimeji and three others representing the ruling house against the Ogun State Government and several parties, including Prince Mufutau Adekunle, who had also claimed the family leadership position.
As part of the agreement reached by both sides, Adekunle accepted Adedimeji as the legitimate head of the ruling house and agreed to withdraw his claim.
In a public statement made available on Friday, Adekunle explained that he stepped aside willingly in order to promote peace, unity, and progress within the Okewaye Ruling House and the entire Ado-Odo community.
He stated that his decision followed a Memorandum of Understanding submitted before the Ogun State High Court in Idi-Oke.
According to him, the move was made in the interest of justice, harmony, and the future development of the community.
Following the resolution, residents and interested individuals were warned against taking part in any chieftaincy activities linked to the previously disputed leadership matter.
The notice also advised members of the public not to spend money or resources on any ceremonies or engagements connected to the old dispute, stressing that the matter has now been fully resolved.
Both parties later asked the court to adopt the settlement terms as a consent judgment, bringing the legal battle to an end.
With the agreement now in place, Adedimeji has become the only recognised authority empowered to represent the Okewaye Ruling House in matters concerning the nomination or recommendation of candidates for the Olofin of Ado-Odo stool, in line with the 1956 chieftaincy declaration.
The settlement also brought an end to every disagreement between the parties, with each side agreeing to handle its own legal expenses.
Sources said the peaceful resolution was aimed at strengthening unity in the community and preventing further court battles that could disrupt traditional leadership processes in Ado-Odo.
Lawyers representing both parties endorsed the agreement, describing it as a major step toward lasting peace and stability in the traditional institution.