The Kogi State Government has given the Ohimege Igu of Kotonkarfi
And chairman, Lokoja/Kogi area traditional council, Alhaji Abdulrasaq Gambo Isa Koto, 48 hours to explain why disciplinary action should not be taken against him for taking part in active politics which it said undermined the peace of his domain.
In the letter dated 22nd November, 2023 and signed by the Commissioner of Local Government and chieftaincy Affairs,
Barr. Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedat, vie a memo MLGCA/CHI/S/P/359/1/36, said Government viewed this very seriously, especially that his action, role and participation in partisan politics endangered the security of his domain.
The letter noted that more worrisome is the fact that crisis erupted under his watch that led to the death of an innocent young lady in addition to several others that were wounded, which it noted that the royal father was not bothered.
The letter read in part said “It has come to the notice of the State Government that you deliberately engaged yourself in partisan role in the just conducted Gubernatorial Election in Kogi State.
“This is viewed very seriously, especially that your action, role and participation in partisan politics endangered the security of your domain to the extent that crisis erupted under your watch that led to death of an innocent young lady in addition to several others that were wounded.
“This blatant action of yours is a sad contradiction of your expected role as a revered Royal Father of your status. It is more worrisome that you acted unbothered when the much coveted peace and security of the State was being threatened by your action.
“In view of the above, you are hereby requested to forward a written explanation within 48 hours why disciplinary action should not be taken against you. Oral explanations may also be required from you when the State Government sets up a panel to examine your case.
“You are advised to give priority attention to the content of this letter, please, your Royal Majesty.
