By Ayodele Oni
The Palace of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland has said that Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje will not vacate the throne as ordered by a high court in Kogi State on Monday.
Spokesperson for the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Malam Abdulhakeem Onimisi, maintained that the Paramount Ruler will not vacate the throne despite the Monday court ruling.
In a telephone interview, after the Lokoja high court judgement, Onimisi clarified that the Court case was not directed at the Ohinoyi personally, but at the State Government’s involvement in the appointment process.
He emphasized that the complainant in the case, Barnabas Adeku Ojia, had sued the State Government and not the Ohinoyi himself.
When asked if the Ohinoyi would vacate the Palace in light of the Court’s decision, Onimisi explained that the Traditional Ruler had been appointed by the State Government and would continue to follow its directives.
He further stated that the Ohinoyi would not act against the State Government’s decision, particularly if it chooses to appeal the judgment.
“The case was not between the Ohinoyi and the court, but between the government and the complainant. The issue is with the process through which the Ohinoyi was appointed, not with His Royal Majesty personally or as a king.”
He reiterated that as the State Government had been responsible for the Ohinoyi’s appointment, any actions regarding the throne would depend on the Government’s direction.
“If the State Government decides to appeal the judgment, can the Ohinoyi say no? The case is between the state government and the complainant.”
When asked if the Ohinoyi was still in his domain, Onimisi confirmed, “Yes, we are in town, we are on ground.”
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