The Kogi State Government has issued a query to the Ohinoyi of Ebira Land, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Dr. Ado Ibrahim for his failure to grace the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari to the State on December 29, 2022.
This is contained in a statement from the State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs signed by the Director, Chieftaincy Affairs, Enimola A. Eniola on behalf of the Commissioner.
The Statement accused the Monarch of gross disrespect to the President, and his Office as well as the State Governor, Yahaya Bello and his office.
“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 laying bad Precedence for Traditional Institution of the State” the statement added.
He was given 48 hours to respond.
“In view of the above, I have been directed to request you to forward a written explanation within 48 hours why disciplinary action should not be taken against you for these acts of insubordination and disloyalty. Oral explanations may be required from you when a panel is set up to study your case”.
Part of the letter reads:
LETTER OF QUERY
It has been observed with serious concern that you have exhibited deliberate attitude and actions capable of bringing Kogi State and Ebira land in particular to grave disrepute. These actions are quite unbecoming of a revered Royal Father of your status.
2. Specifically you were aware through many fora of the glorious visit of Mr. President/and Commander-in-Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces, His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR to Okene on 29th December, 2022 to commission land mark projects executed by our dear Governor, His Excellency, Alh. Yahaya Bello. In a 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.
5. In view of the above, I have been directed to request you to forward a written explanation within 48 hours why disciplinary action should not be taken against you for these acts of insubordination and disloyalty. Oral explanations may be required from you when a panel is set up to study your case.
6. It is expected that you will accord priority to the content of this letter,
Your Royal Majesty. ENIMOLA A. ENIOLA Director, Chieftaincy Affairs
For: Hon. Commissioner MLGCA
