Kogi Govt Takes Key Action as Court Sacks Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Details Emerge

Kogi Govt Takes Key Action as Court Sacks Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Details Emerge

  • The Kogi government has filed a plea before the court of appeal in Abuja against the removal of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed-Anaje, by a state high court
  • Muzi Abdullahi, the Kogi attorney-general, who is the second claimant in the appeal, made this known to the press on Tuesday, February 4
  • Legit.ng recalls that Justice Umar Salisu of Lokoja high court had on Monday, February 3, in his judgment in a case filed by three petitioners ordered the sack of the paramount ruler

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience in public affairs and governance.

Lokoja, Kogi state - The Kogi government under Governor Usman Ododo on Tuesday, February 4, filed an appeal before the Abuja division of the court of appeal against the removal of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Tijani Ahmed-Anaje, by a state high court.

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Legit.ng reports that Anaje was appointed to the position by Ododo's mentor, former Governor Yahaya Bello in January 2024.

Kogi government files appeal against Ohinoyi of Ebiraland sacking
Usman Ododo-led Kogi state government appears displeased with Ohinoyi of Ebiraland's removal. Photo credit: @__yellows
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As reported by Vanguard newspaper on Tuesday, February 4, Muzi Abdullahi, the attorney-general of Kogi, the second claimant in the appeal, made this known to journalists in Lokoja, the state capital.

In the reliefs sought, the state government pleaded with the appellate court to allow the appeal and give an order setting aside the decision of the lower court.

They also prayed the court to dismiss the suit of the first to third respondents at the trial court for lacking merit. According to the Kogi state government, the trial judge erred in law.

The ruling administration in Kogi alleged that Monday's verdict was a travesty of justice, adding that Justice Salisu Umar, the presiding judge of high court 6 Lokoja, lacked the jurisdiction when he assumed dominion to hear and determine the suit.

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Furthermore, they argued that the verdict of the high court was against the weight of evidence presented at the trial.

Ebira people speak on monarchical tussle

Meanwhile, some concerned citizens called on the leadership of the Kogi state government led by Governor Ododo to use his good office to ensure there is total reconciliation concerning the Ebira stool.

They lamented that the rulership tussle had caused damage to the kingdom.

Shakirat Adajinege told Legit.ng:

"The kingship matter had been generating tension in the town. I, therefore, appeal to the government to do the needful as it is only the impartial government’s intervention that could bring peace to our beloved town."

In the same vein, another resident, Ismail Ozomata, said:

"The development of the town should be paramount to both the indigenes and the government. The government should please give proper interpretation to the latest court judgment on the matter and take the right step in order to nip the tension in the bud."

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This decision was made after a three-member panel, led by Justice Mohammed Mustapha, declared the previous judgment delivered by the lower court on July 15, 2024, nullity.

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Ridwan Adeola (Current Affairs Editor) Ridwan Adeola Yusuf is a content creator with more than nine years of experience, He is also a Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic Ibadan, Oyo State (2014). Ridwan previously worked at Africa Check, contributing to fact-checking research works within the organisation. He is an active member of the Academic Excellence Initiative (AEI). In March 2024, Ridwan completed the full Google News Initiative Lab workshop and his effort was recognised with a Certificate of Completion. Email: ridwan.adeola@corp.legit.ng.