The Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has dissolved the state’s cabinet and removed Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, the paramount ruler of Koton Karfe, along with two other first-class chiefs, banishing them to Niger State.
The governor, citing adherence to Traditional and Chieftaincy Laws, Rules, and Regulations, suspended indefinitely His Royal Highness, Boniface Musa, the ONU-IFE in Omala Local Government.
Bello’s decision comes after a State Executive Council meeting in Lokoja.
Bello sweeping decision stems from his commitment to upholding Traditional and Chieftaincy Laws.
Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah Koto, the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, and two other chiefs are deposed and banished to Niger State.
Indefinite suspension awaits His Royal Highness, Boniface Musa, the ONU-IFE in Omala Local Government, in alignment with due process and legal considerations.
Governor Bello sheds light on the deposition of Samuel Adayi Onimisi, the Obobanyi of Emani, emphasizing the need to revert the title to “OBOBANYI OF EMANI” due to ongoing court litigation.
Addressing controversies, the government appoints new occupants for key positions. Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje becomes the OHINOYI OF EBIRALAND, Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir is appointed as the MAIGARI OF LOKOJA, and Alhaji Dauda Isah takes on the role of the MAIYAKI OF KUPA.
Mallam Saidu Akawo Salihu is immediately turbaned as the OHIMEGE-IGU KOTON.
