Yahaya Bello appoints new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, deposes three monarchs

Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, has announced the deposition of three traditional rulers in the state.

The traditional rulers are Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, Sam Bola Ojoa, the Olu Magongo of Magong, and Samuel Adayi Onimisi, the Obobanyi of Emani.

Bello announced the removal of the traditional rulers during a press briefing on Monday after the executive council meeting in Lokoja, Kogi state capital.

“After thorough deliberation and consideration of the various memos and matters brought before this executive council, far-reaching decisions have been taken, and it is necessary that I address my dear people on these very important issues,” Bello said.

“His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, who is also the chairman of the 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 Ojoa, 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.”

The Kogi governor declared that the traditional title “Obobanyi of Ihima” has been reverted to “Obobanyi of Emani”.

“Similarly, on decision number three, “Obobanyi of Ihima” in the promotional letter upgrading the stool to a first-class status was without cognizance 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 has received several petitions, calling attention to the need to revert to the status quo until the court of law decides.

“To this end, the stool is hereby reverted to “Obobanyi of Emani” and not “Obobanyi of Ihima” as the present occupant remains deposed.”

Bello also announced the indefinite suspension of Boniface Musa, the Onu-Ife in Omala LGA.

APPOINTMENT OF TRADITIONAL RULERS

The governor announced the appointment of Ahmed Tijani Anaje as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Ibrahim Gambo Kabir as the Maigari of Lokoja, and Dauda Isah as the Maiyaki of Kupa.

He also announced the appointment of Saidu Akawo Salisu as the Ohimege Igu Koton-Karfe, adding that he should be turbaned immediately.