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Anaje Emerge As Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland, As Gov. Yahaya Deposes 3 Rulers—-Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi on Monday appointed Alhaji Ahmed Tijani-Anaje, the Ohi of Okengwe, as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

He also appointed Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo-Kabir as the Maigari of Lokoja.

The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that the governor announced the appointments on Monday Lokoja.

Tijani-Anaje replaces late Ohinoyi Ado Ibrahim who died on Oct. 29, 2023. He was aged 94.

Gambo-Kabir also replaces late Alhaji Muhammad Kabir Maikarfi III, who died on Sept. 28, 2022 at the age of 80.

The governor also appointed Alhaji Dauda Isah as the Maiyaki of Kupa in Lokoja.

He said that government came up with the appointments after due intervention that resolved the lingering controversies around the selection process for the three vacant traditional stools.

Bello also announced the removal of three traditional rulers and suspension of others.

Those deposed included Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah-Koto, the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe, who is also the Chairman, Lokoja/ Kogi Local Government Area Traditional Council.

He was banished to Rijau Local Government Area of Niger.

Also removed was Sam Bola Ojoa, the Olu Magongo of Magongo, who was deposed to Salka, Magama Local Government Area, in Niger.

The state government also removed Samuel Adayi Onimisi, the Obobanyi of Emani. He was deposed to Doko, Lavun Local Government Area of Niger.

The state government also clarified its stance on the traditional title of Obobanyi of Ihima which appeared on the promotion letter upgrading the stool to first class status.

“It was done without cognisance to the fact that the title of “Obobanyi of Ihima” is a subject of litigation and the court of law is yet to arrive at the possible final decision.

“Government has received several petitions drawing its attention to the need to revert and maintain status quo, until the court of law decides.

“To this end, the stool is hereby reverted to ‘Obobanyi of Emani’ as the current occupant remains deposed.

“Also, HRH Boniface Musa, the Onu-Ife in Omala Local Government, is to be suspended indefinitely,’’ governor declared.

He appointed Malam Saidu Akawo Salihu as the Ohimege-igu Koton-Karfe who is to be installed immediately to avoid a vacuum.

He added that the appointment followed the decision of the Odaki Ruling House contained in a letter dated April 27, 2012 and endorsed by the Lokoja/Kogi Local Government Area Traditional Council, dated May 14, 2012.

“Again, going by the high court judgment of 1998 which gave full recognition to Ododo as bonafide child of Ita’Azi, the father of Ebira land, and Uhuodo as a distinct district in Ebira land with equal rights as others, the stool of Ohi of Uhuodo is hereby created.

“Processes for the occupation of the stool will commence with immediate effect,’’ he said.

NAN reports that the unveiling of Tijani-Anaje as the new Ohinoyi settles the dust raised by 70 contestants who jostled for the stool shortly after the demise of Ibrahim.

Tijani-Anaje was among the lucky seven left after a screening committee finished its assignment and submitted a short list to the governor.
Among the last seven was the Deputy Governor, Mr Philip Salawu; former Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr Ataba Sani Omolori and Gen. Yusuf Abubakar Amuda.

Others are Mr Momoh Shaibu, Prof. Ibrahim Onuwe Abdulmalik and Mr Ahmed Momoh Jimoh.

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Stop The Name Dropping To Stop Ogbia Brotherhood Inauguration” – Ogbia Group Caution Turner, Obordor, Others …Write Open Oetter To Gov. Diri

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Stop The Name Dropping To Stop Ogbia Brotherhood Inauguration” – Ogbia Group Caution Turner, Obordor, Others …Write Open Oetter To Gov. Diri

….says conflicting positions against Bayelsa Govt directive, suspicious

A progressive group of Ogbia people from all walks of life who believes in the Progress and Development of Ogbia Kingdom, under the aegis of the ENAl Ogbia Democrats have warned those involved in confliction calls and submissions on the suspended inauguration of the leadership of the Ogbia Brotherhood should desist and stop dropping the names of the Former President,Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to curry favour.

The ENAl Ogbia Democrats, in a letter to the Bayelsa State Governor,Senator Douye Diri, signed by its coordinator. AZIBOLANARI ORU and Secetary, JOSEPH DAPAR, expressed the concern over the suspicious and questionable conduct and calls made by some known politicians from Ogbia Kingdom on the suspended inauguration of the Ogbia Brotherhood executives.

According to the letter, despite the initial calls made by known personalities from Ogbia Kingdom under the Ogbia Mission Group including Azibola Robert, Chief (Hon.) Robert Enogha,Chief Barr. Jude Amiditor Rex-Ogbuku, Professor Teddy Charles Adias, Professor Allen A.. Agih, Dr. Azibapu Godbless Eruani CFR, Chief (DR) Samuel Ogbuku, Hon. Maxwell Oko and Professor Faith Owablel Robert that the Obanobhan of Ogbia Kingdom to shift the date for the Inauguration to allow for wider consultation in their ward.

The radio announcement by the Ogbia “Think Thank” signed by Chief Savior Ibegi, Hon. Tonye Okio and Rev. Fr. Ikuli and actions of the duo of HRH A.J. TURNER, Obanobham of Ogbia Kingdom and the member of the Federal House of Representatives, Chief Mitema Obordor Is deemed at conniving to stampede the Inauguration of the Ogbia Brotherhood EXCO.

According to the group, “The ENAI Ogbia Democrats is a coalition of Ogbia people from all walks of life who believes in the Progress and Development of Ogbia Kingdom.”

“The recent development in the traditional institution is of great concern to every true Son and Daughter of the kingdom. The Ogbia Brotherhood has suffered smooth and peaceful operation for years, this could be traced back to the days of Late Justice E.J. Igoniwory as the then Ag. Obanobhan of Ogbia Kingdom.”

“The struggle for who will be in charge of the affairs of the great Ogbia Kingdom can be traced back to the that era and the Groups and Individuals who played different roles hither for bad or good is still very fresh in our memories. Before we go further, let us remind the high and mighty in Ogbia Kingdom and outside Ogbia that the ENAI Ogbia is taking records of all your roles and shall reward accordingly.”

“Now, fast-forwarding to Saturday 22nd of August, 2024 where Ogbia Kingdom gathered at the Sacred Hall of Ogbia Brotherhood and it was announced that all litigation stopping the election of New EXCO of the Brotherhood has been withdrawn and a later meeting was called and each of the clans where mandated by the Ogbia Brotherhood Congress to go and have their meeting to select from amongst them who will represent them in the New EXCO and to the best of our knowledge that was done and we were expecting the Inauguration of a New EXCO on the 28th September, 2024.”

“To our surprise, we heard a radio announcement from a body called the Ogbia Mission Group on the 24th of September, 2024 by nine great Sons of the Kingdom namely:

1. Azibola Robert

2. Chief (Hon.) Robert Enogha

3. Chief Barr. Jude Amiditor Rex-Ogbuku

4. Professor Teddy Charles Adias

5. Professor Allen .A. Agih

6. Dr. Azibapu Godbless Eruani CFR

7. Chief (DR) Samuel Ogbuku

8. Hon. Maxwell Oko

9. Professor Faith Owablel Robert

Calling the Obanobhan of Ogbia Kingdom to shift the date for the Inauguration to allow for wider consultation. Though this action, many viewed as inimical to the process of Ogbia.”

“On the same vein, on the 26th of September, 2024 we heard another radio announcement by a group called the Ogbia “Think Thank” signed by Chief Savior Ibegi, Hon. Tonye Okio and Rev. Fr. Ikuli with a deferent view from that of the Ogbia Mission Group and suggested that the Inauguration should hold as scheduled because it was Ogbia Brotherhood Congress decision and that few person cannot stop it, which is reasonable. Few hours later, the Bayelsa State Government announced directing that the Inauguration of the Ogbia Brother-Hood EXCO should be put on till hold till further notice.”

“NOW OUR CONCERN; From the day Bayelsa State Government issued the directive for the postponement of the Brotherhood Inauguration to date is over one month and nothing reasonable has been heard from the State Government.”

“The Ogbia Mission Group that came up with the idea to shift the date of the Inauguration of the Ogbia Brotherhood EXCO to allow for further consultation have not also taken steps on the matter.”

“The Ogbia Think Thank is as good as helpless as their position differs from the above.”

“Based on the forgoing and many other reasons the above mentioned organization made up Ogbia people met at Otuoke to think the way forward and the following resolutions where reached:”

“That Bayelsa State Government, the Ogbia Mission Group made up of the above mentioned names, HRH A.J. TURNER, Obanobham of Ogbia Kingdom and others have connived to standpeed the Inauguration of the Ogbia Brotherhood EXCO.”

“That His Excellency, the Former President of Nigeria Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR should call his Friend HRH A.J. Turner to order. Who has been hiding under his cover to carryout his Agendas and Chief Mitema Obordor who is the Field person A.J. Turner his using to service is personal interest not minding the negative effect on the Ogbia people.”

“The request to call HRH A.J. Turner and Hon Mitema Obordor to order became imperative because almost all the crisis in the ogbia Brotherhood and by extension Ogbia Kingdom can be reasonably traced them. Anything that does not favour them should not see the light of the day. They should stop dragging the name of Former President Goodluck Jonathan to local issues, if they love him as they are claiming they should protect his name with all that they have including their personal interest.”

“We are appealing to the Bayelsa State Government, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan GCFR, Former President of Nigeria, His Eminence Dumaro Charles Owaba, the Obenobhan of Ogbia Kingdom, the Ogbia Mission Group, HRH A.J. Turner, HRH Dogood Omiloli, should come together and solve the problems that they have created in the Ogbia Kingdom.”

“The ENAI Ogbia Democrats are appealing Bayelsa State Government not to allow friends of the Bayelsa State Government to use their powers to purnish the Ogbia people. Finally, we want to advise and at the same time warn that Ogbia Kingdom is bigger than any individual or group of persons.”

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Ministerial Nominees To Be Screened By Senate—-The Senate is set to begin the screening of ministerial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu for confirmation today.

These nominees have received clearance from the Department of State Services (DSS) and are ready for evaluation.

In a flurry of activity, the nominees flocked to the office of the Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, yesterday to submit their curriculum vitae in order to meet the submission deadline. Among the early submitters were the Ministers of Education, Trade and Investment, and Livestock.

Senator Lado confirmed in a statement that the documentation process for the ministerial nominees has commenced ahead of their screening and confirmation by the Senate, which kicks off today.

The statement read: “He stated that the nominees were already submitting relevant documents as first in the series of procedures for the screening and confirmation of ministerial nominees.

“The nominees are expected to be screened and confirmed by the Senate in compliance with Section 147 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended).”

Recall that President Tinubu had written the Senate, seeking for the screening and subsequent confirmation of appointments of seven ministerial nominees announced in Abuja on Wednesday.

President Tinubu’s request was contained in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio and read last Thursday during plenary.

According to the letter, the ministerial nominees were Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Labour and Employment and Bianca Odinaka Odumegu-Ojukwu, Minister of State, Foreign Affairs.

Others were Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Development; Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development; Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, Minister of State, Housing and Dr Suwaiba Ahmad, Minister of State, Education.

President Tinubu in the letter had sought expeditious consideration of his request by the Senate.
Accordingly as announced by Akpabio, the Senate immediately referred the presidential request to the Committee of the whole for consideration.

He said: “Distinguished colleagues , the presidential request is referred to the committee of the whole for consideration very soon.”

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