Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has deposed the Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa Koto, a first-class traditional Ruler.
The governor also banished him to the Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State.
Governor Bello promptly appointed Alhaji Salihu Akawu Seidu, popularly known as SAS, as the immediate replacement for the deposed Ohimege.
This announcement was made after a meeting with members of the State Executive Committee, emphasizing the need to avoid a vacuum in the position.
“He is to be turbaned immediately to avoid vacuum”, Bello disclosed.
Bello further announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, who until now was the OHI of Okenwen, as the new OHINOYI OF EBIRALAND.
The announcement stated, “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.
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“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 characterised 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.”