Tajudeen Raji Can Aspire To Ikeja Throne – Royal Family

The Iyade Royal Family of Ikeia has recognised Prince Tajudeen Raji as a genuine indigene of Ikeja Town, affirming his right to pursue the kingship of the community.

In a statement released by its head, Prince Olushola Coker, the family emphasised that this clarification aims to reaffirm Prince Raji’s ancestral roots and clear up any doubts about his eligibility within the Ikeja royal lineage.

The family explained that Prince Raji’s lineage can be traced directly to Jalo, the earliest known settler of Ikeja Town, through the Iyade Royal Family, saying, “The ancestral line runs from Jalo to Ilo, Iyapo, Talabi, and Iyade, from whom Ibari and Ilo descended. Ilo is recognised as the ancestor of the royal line that produced Ikeja’s first monarch, Oba Momodu Ilo.”

Additionally, the family mentioned that Ilo’s son, Adeniyi Ilo, confirmed that Prince Raji belongs to the same ancestral lineage. Further genealogical details reveal that Ilo also fathered Ogisanyin, whose descendants included Omowunmi. Omowunmi married Raji, and they had two sons, Laisi and Muritala.

While Laisi died childless, Muritala continued the lineage and fathered three sons — Jimoh Muritala, Prince Tajudeen Muritala Raji, and Azeez Muritala.

The family states that this genealogical connection solidly establishes Prince Raji as a legitimate son of Ikeja Town with full rights within the royal family, including the right to pursue the kingship.

According to the royal family, this stance is backed by documented records, such as an official Iyade Royal Family record from 22 March 1966, as well as oral history passed down through generations.

They emphasised that this statement aims to preserve family heritage, ensure historical accuracy, and clarify the public’s understanding of Prince Raji’s status within the Ikeja royal lineage.