By YJ Itopa
In a rare show of patriotism to one’s fatherland and spirit of sportsmanship, former Deputy Governor of Kogi State and firstrunner candidate to the hitherto vacant stool of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Excellency, Phillips Omeiza Salawu has heartfully congratulated the eventual choice of Kogi State government as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammed Anaje.
Recall that Salawu was rated as the number one on the list of the seven shortlisted candidates for the Ohinoyi stool by the Ebira kingmakers Yet, in his congratulatory message to the new Ohinoyi designate, Salawu said: ” I congratulate you on your appointment by the Kogi State Government as our new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.
I wish you a peaceful and prosperous reign.” He prayed.
A couple of days ago, asked by a member of an Ebira Peace Group if he would support any other person other than himself as the eventual winner of the race for the coveted Ohinoyi stool of Ebiraland, Phillips answered in the affirmative
Yes! It is my wish to be the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland but if I don’t eventually emerge I will support him because power belongs to God. Any one who knows me will tell you that I am never desperate for any position.
Coming out to pray for the new Ohinoyi, wishing him a prosperous and Republican monarchy shortly after his appointment as the new king of the land is an eloquent testimony to the famed integrity of Salawu as a man whose words are his bond
