Another candidate from the maternal line of House of Idobarun who was eyeing the position caused an internal crisis which led the matter to the court of law.

[2] Abdul-Lateef Adeniran Akanni succeeded Olofin Agunloye Jacob Ogabi Akapo on 2 May 2009, during the regime of Otunba Gbenga Daniel as the Executive Governor of Ogun State after twenty years that the stool has been vacant.

[citation needed] Additionally, he was recognized as a sports enthusiast, particularly in football, where he served as a respected and impartial referee in both Ado-Odo and Badagry.

[12] The Olofin, ruler of Ado-Odo, passed away at the age of 63 on January 7, 2022, at the Federal Medical Center Abeokuta, located in Ogun State.

His remains were promptly returned to Ado-Odo for final rites, and he was laid to rest in accordance with Islamic traditions at his family house.