Kogi Govt Gives Ohinoyi Of Ebira 48 Hours To Respond To Insubordination Letter
A prominent traditional ruler in Kogi state, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, has found himself in the hot seat.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned he has received a letter from the state government accusing him of insubordination.
The Ohinoyi is the traditional ruler of the Ebira people.
The Ebira monarch has been accused of disrespecting President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Yahaya Bello.
He had failed to join others in welcoming the president during his working visit to Kogi state on December 29, 2022.
In the letter dated 5th December, 2023, and signed by one Enimola A. Eniola, Director, Chieftaincy Affairs on behalf of the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Ado Ibrahim was directed to ‘forward a written explanation within 48 hours on why a disciplinary action should not be taken against him for acts of insubordination and disloyalty’.
He has also been asked to appear before a panel that will be set up by the state government to give an oral explanation on why he should not be punished for what he had done.
‘It has been observed with serious concern that you have been exhibiting deliberate attitude and actions capable of bringing Kogi and Ebiraland ,in particular to grave disrepute. These actions are quite unbecoming of a revered Royal father of your status.
In flagrant disregard to the persons and high offices of the president and the governor, you bluntly refused to come out and receive the president at the designated venue ,rightly approved by the executive governor of the state.
You have chosen to disrespect the office of the executive governor, and this time ,you did it with effrontery before the number one citizen of Nigeria.
It’s on record that in time past ,top most traditional rulers ,including the president, Kogi state council of chiefs do receive the governor of the state on his return from critical missions undertaken on behalf of the state .
This action of yours is an act of insubordination and disloyalty to the President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian armed forces, the executive governor of Kogi state and the entire Ebira nation as a whole.
It portends grave danger to the security of the state, and it has laid a bad precedent for traditional institution in the state’ the ministry stated in the said letter- Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
