Kogi Gov Bello Deposes Three Monarchs, Appoints New Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland

By Ayodele Oni

The Kogi State Governor,  Yahaya Bello has embarked on last minute actions, just as his eight-year tenure  as Governor is winding down.

Bello on Tuesday,  deposed a first class Traditional Ruler, the Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa Koto.

He also banished the deposed monarch to Rijau Local Government area of Niger State.

The State Governor immediately appointed Alhaji Salihu Akawu Seidu, popularly known as SAS, to replace the deposed King.

According to him, “He is to be turbaned immediately to avoid vacuum.”

The Governor, also, announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, who until now is the Ohi of Okenwen, as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

Announcing the developments shortly after a meeting of the State Executive Committee, Bello said, “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.

“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; is a subject of litigation and the court of law is yet to arrive at the possible final decision.

“As such, the Government has however received several petitions, calling attention to the need to revert and maintain status quo, until the court of law decides.”