February 03, (THEWILL) – The Kogi State High Court 6, in Lokoja, has ordered Alhaji Ahmed Muhammed Tijani Anaje to stop parading himself as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.
Anaje was appointed as the Ohinoyi of Ebira Land by former Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello, in January 2024.
However, his appointment was challenged by Dr Barnabas Adeku Ojiah and two others at the Kogi State High Court. In a Suit Number HCO/05C/2024, the plaintiffs challenged the legality of Anaje’s appointment, citing irregularities in the process that led to his emergence as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.
They prayed the court to stop Anaje from parading himself as the paramount traditional ruler of Ebiraland.
Ruling on Monday, Justice Salisu Umar, nullified his appointment and ordered Alhaji Anaje to vacate the royal stool.
The court also directed the Kogi State Government to comply with the existing traditional and legal procedures for selecting a new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.
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