Bello presents staff of office to Ohimege Igu Kotonkarfe.
” Charges him to discharge duties passionately.
* I will not disappoint confidence repose in me– Ohim
The kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has on Wednesday presented a staff of office to the newly turbaned Ohimege Igu Kotonkarfe, HRH Seidu Akawu Salihu at a colourful Ceremony held at the palace in Kotonkarfe.
The presentation of staff office followed the deposition of the ex monarch , HRM Abdulrazag Isa Koto on the 8th January, 2024 by the state government.
Presenting the staff of office to the traditional ruler, Governor Yahaya Bello charged him to use his office to protect his subjects as well as residents and citizens of the Igu Kingdom.
Yahaya Bello commended the Citizens of Koton-Karfe for standing by the truth and allowing due process to prevail in the selection of the Ohimeghe of Koton-Karfe.
In his response, the Ohimege Igu of Koton-Karfe thanked Governor Bello for standing by the truth and making way for justice. He said “I thank Allah for seeing this day and thank the government of Kogi State under the able leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for the boldness in righting a monumental wrong. “By this singular action he has saved our well cherished age long traditional institution from public ridicule and prevented the rubbishing of the decision of our kingmakers”.
He promised to serve with Humility, Integrity, Dedication and to uphold the traditions and values of Igu kingdom. He added ” I will be a listening ear, a strong advocate and a bridge builder”.
Dr. Saidu Akawu Salihu was born on 11th March, 1964 to the family of Late Chief Salihu Umar Danmadaki and Late Hajia Aishetu Salihu of Odaki- Koton-Karfe in Kogi Local Government Area of Kogi State.
His Royal Majesty started his Primary School Education in Kogi L.S.B Koton-Karfe between 1970-1976.
In 2012, HRM Salihu contested the position of Ohimege and the Kingmakers endorsed him but the Dethroned Ohimege got the support of the previous administration and was installed on the 12th of October, 2012.
