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KOGI State Government on Monday rejected the response to a query issued to the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Dr Ado Ibrahim CON over his disrespect to President Muhammadu Buhari durng the president’s official visit to Kogi State.
Ths Press Release was signed by the Hon. Commissioner of Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, BARR. SALAMI MOMODU OZIGI DEEDAT.
“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.
2. 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.
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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.
3. 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.
4. It is expected that Your Royal Majesty will respond accordingly, please.”
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