Kogi State government has appealed for a peaceful resolution in the tussle for the Ajepe Ogbani Sepa of Osuku chieftaincy Stool. Osuku is in Kogi Local Government Area of the State.
In a meeting presided over by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedat in Lokoja today, Barr. Mohammed Tanko Musa, the Makama Dogo of Osuku and HRH Alhassan Abdulmumuni, the Ohinoyi of Osuku stated their each gave his own statement on the tussle for Stool.
Barr. Ozigi Deedat appealed to both sides to resolved peacefully, stressing that affairs of the traditional institution must not be allowed to degenerate into disharmony and conflict. He further advised that chieftaincy titles should be given and accepted with honour.
In their responses, the Makama Dogo and the Ohinoyi of Osuku commended the action and leadership style of the administration of his Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, the Governor of Kogi State. They commended the integrity of Barr Deedat and promised to resolve amicably and live in peace.
Alh. Hassan M. Ibrahim, the Ozoutogbani of Igu, Justice Danladi Yakubu of Sharia Court of Appeal, Lokoja and other representatives or the Ohimege Igu of Kotonkarfi, HRM Seidu Akawu expressed their profound appreciation as well as satisfaction with the manner the chieftaincy issued has been put to rest.
Olajumoke Ajani,
PRO,
MLGC & CA
