Governor Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, presented the staff of office to the 27th Ohimege Igu of Koton-Karfe Kingdom, HRM Alhaji Saidu Akawu Salihu.
Bello commended citizens of Koton-Karfe for standing by the truth and allowing due process in the selection of the new Ohimege.
He charged the monarch to use his office to protect his subjects and maintain peace in the area.
The Ohimege Igu of Koton-Karfe, who received his staff amidst cheers, thanked Governor Bello for standing by the truth and making way for justice.
He promised to serve with humility, integrity, dedication and to uphold the traditions and values of Igu kingdom.
“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.
“I will be a listening ear, a strong advocate and a bridge builder,” he said.
The 26th Ohimeghe of Koton-Karfe, Alh. Abdulrazaq Isa Koto, was dethroned by the Kogi state government.
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.
