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  • Former Kogi Deputy Gov. mourns late Ohinohi of Ebira Land

    Former Kogi Deputy Gov. mourns late Ohinohi of Ebira Land

    …Describes late Dr. Ado as a unifier, truthful Leader

    By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

    The former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba has mourned with the family and people of Ebira Land the death of late Ohinohi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Dr Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim who passed on at the age of 95.

    Achuba who commensurate with the people of Ebira Kingdom and Kogi State expressed deep grieve over the demise of the royal father at this time.

    He described the late paramount ruler as straightforward and truthful leader who used his position to serve and unite the people in the kingdom.

    The former Deputy Governor, in a statement, urged the immediate family of the late monarch, the Ebira people and Kogi State at large to see the death of the traditional ruler as an act of God.

    Elder Achuba’s statement read, “On behalf of my family, I write to commiserate with you over the death of your Son, father and Grandfather, His Royal Majesty, late Dr. Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinohi of Ebira Land.”

    “While we feel pained by the death of HRM Dr. Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim, we submit to the will of God Almighty and take solace in the fact that the late paramount ruler lived a life worthy of emulation. He would be remembered for his good deeds on earth.

    “Infact, the Ohinohi was known for his truth and straightforwardness as a royal father, and would be missed, especially now that the state is translating from one administration to another.

    “We urge the royal family to be consoled by the achievements of the royal father while on the throne of his father as the chairman of the traditional council in the area.

    “No doubt, this is a trying moment for the family, but the fact remains that, the traditional leader’s journey on earth was an accomplished one as he passed on at the age of 95.

    “We pray for the children to keep the legacies of their father and respect the traditional stool as their father did before he joined his creator.

    “As one family bounded in fraternal love, we share in your grief and pray God of all comforts, who comforts us in all our tribulations, to grant the immediate family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
    May his gentle soul and the souls of the faithfuls department rest in perfect peace.”

  • Monarch’s Query: Kogi Govt Gives Ohinoyi Another 48 hrs to Re-submit Response With Real Title

    Monarch’s Query: Kogi Govt Gives Ohinoyi Another 48 hrs to Re-submit Response With Real Title

    From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

    The Kogi State Government has given the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim another 48 hours to re-submit his response to a recent query with the appropriate title of the stool as recognised by the Kogi State Chieftaincy Law 2006 and his letter of appointment.

    The monarch was issued a query for his alleged untoward conduct during the recent visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the state.

    He had, in his response letter marked: “Ref. No. ETC/CHI/35/VOL.II/33”, dated January 6, 2023, addressed himself as “Atta Ebira” title which is alien to law, not recognised by government instead of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

    Declaring that the Atta Ebira title is unknown to the law of the state, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Salami Ozigi Deedat, in a letter addressed to the monarch on Monday, noted that any correspondence with the Atta title was unacceptable for official purpose.

    “Your personal decision to use the title of Atta Ebira and not Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in your official communication is at variance with sections 19a, 27(2b), 33 and schedules II and V of Kogi State Chiefs (Appointment, Deposition and Establishment of Traditional Councils in Kogi State) Law, 2006 and your letter of appointment issued to you with Ref. No. GHLK/KGS/22, dated 2nd June, 1997.

    “The title of Atta Ebira is alien to law and not recognized by Government. Therefore any correspondence with that title is unacceptable for official purpose,” the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs stated.

    Recall that the monarch had allegedly disrespected the offices of President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State when the President visited the State on Thursday December 29, 2022 to commission landmark projects executed by the current administration in the state.

    Prominent indigenes of Ebiraland had, following the controversy generated by the state government’s query, flayed their traditional ruler on the issue, saying that monarchs must respect constituted authority “and not play God”.

    The Commissioner’s letter read in full: “I wish to refer to your letter Ref. No. ETC/CHI/35/VOL.II/33,  dated 6th January, 2023, in respect of the above subject matter and to inform you that the said letter under reference, which ought to be your response to a letter of query was not conveyed with the appropriate title of your stool as recognized by the Kogi State Chieftaincy law 2006 and your letter of appointment.

    “Your personal decision to use the title of Atta Ebira and not Ohinoyi of Ebiraland in your official communication is at variance with sections 19a, 27(2b), 33 and schedules II and V of Kogi State Chiefs (Appointment, Deposition and Establishment of Traditional Councils in Kogi State) Law, 2006 and your letter of appointment issued to you with Ref. No. GHLK/KGS/22 dated 2nd June, 1997. The title of Atta Ebira is alien to law and not recognized by Government. Therefore any correspondence with that title is unacceptable for official purpose.

    “In view of the above, you are hereby requested to kindly re-submit your reply to the query with the appropriate title within 48hours to enable further necessary action to be taken.”

  • Gov. Bello Queries Dr. Ado Ibrahim, Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland For Refusing To Honour PMB’s Visit

    Gov. Bello Queries Dr. Ado Ibrahim, Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland For Refusing To Honour PMB’s Visit

    From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

    The Kogi State Government has queried the paramount traditional ruler and Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim for refusing to welcome President Muhammadu Buhari to the state.

    In a letter to the prominent monarch signed by Enimola Eniola, Director of Chieftaincy Affairs, the Ohinoyi was accused of exhibiting deliberate attitude and actions capable of bringing “Kogi State and Ebira land in particular to grave disrepute”.

    According to the letter, he refused to come out and receive the President at the designated venue rightly approved by Governor Bello.

    The letter read, “It has been observed with serious concern that you have exhibited deliberate attitude and actions capable of bringing Kogi State and Ebira land in particular to grave disrepute. These actions are quite unbecoming of a revered Royal Father of your status.

    “Specifically, you were aware through many fora of the glorious visit of Mr. President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari to Okene on 29th December, 2022 to commission land mark projects executed by our dear Governor, His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello.”

    ” In a flagrant disregard to the persons and high offices of the President and the Governor, the went further “you bluntly refused to come out and receive the President at the designated venue rightly approved by the Executive Governor of the State.”

    “It might interest you to note that official courtesy demands that when a personality of a President occupying the highest office in the land is visiting or even passing through the State, the Governor and top Public Officers including topmost Traditional Rulers are expected to receive him as a mark of respect for him and the Office he occupies.”

    “It is on record that in time past, Topmost Traditional Rulers including the President, Kogi State Council of Chiefs do receive the Governor of the State on his return from critical missions undertaken on behalf of the State. But, you have chosen to disdain the office of the Executive Governor, and this time, you did it with effrontery before the number one citizen of Nigeria.”

    “This action of yours is an act of Insubordination and disloyalty to the President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, the Executive Governor of Kogi State and the entire Ebira nation as a whole.”

    “It portends grave danger to the Security of the State and laying bad precedence for Traditional Institution of the State.”

    “In view of the above, I have been directed to request you to forward a written explanation within 48 hours why disciplinary action should not be taken against you for these acts of insubordination and disloyalty.”

    “Oral explanations may be required from you when a panel is set up to study your case. It is expected that you will accord priority to the content of this letter, Your Royal Majesty.”

    Ibrahim had earlier expressed his support for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Kogi Central Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party amid threats from Governor Bello and the ruling APC.

    The governor had warned monarchs in the state against receiving or supporting candidates from opposition political asides from his party and allegedly threatened to depose any monarch that received candidates asides from the APC.

    President Buhari was on December 29, 2022, in the state to inaugurate some projects built by Governor Yahaya Bello.

    However, the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was rocked by a bomb blast on that particular day where bout three people were killed by the blast, with some others injured.

  • Silver Jubilee : Enemona Foundation Felicitates With Ohinoyi Of EbiraLand

    Silver Jubilee : Enemona Foundation Felicitates With Ohinoyi Of EbiraLand

    From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja

    The President of Enemona Josh Humanitarian Foundation, Ambassador Gabriel Onoja has felicitated with the Paramount Rulers and Ohinoyi of Ebira land, His Royal Majesty Dr Ado Ibrahim on the 25th anniversary of his ascension to the throne of his forefathers.

    The felicitation was contained in a statement signed by the President of the foundation, Ambassador Onoja and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Friday.

    Onoja said the reign of the paramount ruler has brought enormous development, sustainable peace, and rising honour for the kingdom and Kogi state as a whole.

    The foundation noted that the Ohinoyi of Ebira land has not only emerged as one of the most respected monarch in Kogi state and Nigeria, but by virtue of his qualities of justice, truthfulness, courage and love for the poor shown over the years on the throne.

    Gabriel said it is a fact that Ebira land has enjoyed meaningful developments as the Ohinoyi over the years lead political and other leaders in ensuring laudable socio-economic development of the land

    While wishing His Royal Majesty a spirit filled, enterprising and peaceful reign on the throne, the philanthropist hope that Ohinoyi will continue with his acts of generosity, love and care for the less privileged in the society.