–Appoints Ahmed Tijani Anaje as new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland
—– partial desolution of cabinet
— appoints 21 caretaker chairmen for the councils
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has removed His Royal Highness, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, who until his removal was the Chairman, Lokoja/ Kogi Local Government Area Traditional.
According to Governor Bello, who spoke during an extraordinary executive council meeting in Lokoja, said Mallam Saidu Akawo Salihu has been appointed as the new OHIMEGE-IGU KOTON-KARFE and to be turbaned immediately to avoid vacuum.
Also removed are the the Olu of Magongo, His Royal Highness, Sam Bola and His Royal Highness, Samuel Adayi Onimisi, the Obobanyi of Emani, all the deposed traditional rulers are deposed to Nigeria state.
His Royal Highness, Boniface Musa, the ONU-IFE in Omala Local Government has also been suspended, indefinitely with immediate effect.
Similarly, the governor also announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, the current OHI OF OKENWE, as the OHINOYI OF EBIRALAND, to replace the late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Dr. Ado Ibrahim
According to the governor, the decision followed through the state’s Traditional and Chieftaincy Laws, Rules and Regulations, saying all the due processes were followed to arrived at all the resolutions.
The statement read in part
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 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.
“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.
” Dr. Ahmed Tijani Anaje who is the OHI OF OKENWE, is herby appointed as the OHINOYI OF EBIRALAND.
“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.
Speaking at an expanded state executive council meeting, the governor also partially disolved the state exco, while caretaker chairman were also appointed for the 21 Local Government councils of the state
