The Kogi State Government under Governor Yahaya Bello has
deposed a first class traditional ruler, the Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe, Alhaji
Abdulrazaq Isa Koto.
The deposed monarch was also banished to Rijau Local
Government area of Niger State.
The state governor, Yayaha Bello also appointed Alhaji
Salihu Akawu Seidu, popularly known as SAS, to replace the deposed Ohimege.
“He (Seidu) is to be turbaned immediately to avoid vacuum”
Bello stated.
The governor also announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed
Tijani Anaje, who until now is the Ohi of Okenwen, as the new Ohinoyi of
Ebiraland.
Announcing the developments shortly after a meeting of the
State Executive Committee, Bello said, “Having followed through our Traditional
and Chieftaincy Laws, Rules and Regulations and all the due processes, we have
come to the following resolutions.
“His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, the
Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, who is also the Chairman, Lokoja/ Kogi Local
Government Area Traditional Council is hereby removed and to be deposed to,
Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
“His Royal Highness, Sam Bola Ojo, the Olu Magongo of
Magongo is removed and to be deposed to Salka, Magama Local Government Area of
Niger State.
“His Royal Highness, Samuel Adayi Onimisi, the Obobanyi of
Emani, is removed and to be deposed to Doko, Lavun Local Government Area of
Niger State.
“That Similarly, on decision No. 3, the title “OBOBANYI OF
IHIMA” which reads on the promotion letter, upgrading the stool to first class
status, was done without cognisance to the fact that the title; “OBOBANYI OF
IHIMA” is a subject of litigation and the court of law is yet to arrive at the
possible final decision, as such, the Government have however received several
petitions, calling attention to the need to revert and maintain status quo,
until the court of law decides.
“To this end, the stool is hereby reverted to “OBOBANYI OF
EMANI” as the present occupant remains deposed.
“His Royal Highness, Boniface Musa, the ONU-IFE in Omala
Local Government is to be suspended, indefinitely.
“On the following stools, after due intervention by the
Government to resolve the lingering controversies that have characterized the
selection process, the Government hereby, come up with the following
appointments of the next occupants.
“Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir is hereby appointed as the MAIGARI
OF LOKOJA.
Alhaji Dauda Isah, is hereby appointed as the MAIYAKI OF
KUPA.
“Similarly, going by the selection decision of the ODAKI
RULING HOUSE, dated 27/4/2012 and endorsed by the Lokoja/Kogi Local Government
Area Traditional Council, dated 14/5/2012, Mallam Saidu Akawo Salihu is hereby
appointed as the OHIMEGE-IGU KOTON-KARFE and to be turbaned immediately to
avoid vacuum.
“Finally, going by the high court judgment of 1998, which
give full recognition to ODODO as bonafide child of ITA’AZI the father of Ebira
land and UHUODO as a distinct district in Ebira land with equal rights as
others, therefore, the stool of OHI OF UHUODO is hereby created and processes
for the occupation of the stool to commence with immediate effect.”
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