By; ADAMA JOHN, Lokoja
A new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland designate to fill the vacant stool left behind by the late Alhaji Ado Ibrahim will emerge in the land in a matter of days.
The state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello disclosed this on Saturday in Lokoja at a meeting with the kingmakers who had recommended seven out of many who jostled for the traditional plum seat soon after the demise of Alhaji Ado Ibrahim.
The committee set up by the government had recommended seven aspirants from among the over seventy to the state government, from among whom one would be appointed to take the stool.
Notable aspirants include, the former Deputy Governor of the state, Dr. Philip Salawu; former Clerk of the National Assembly, Barrister Ataba Sani Omolori; Gen. Yusuf Abubakar Amuda.
Others are, Barr. Momoh Shaibu, Prof. Ibrahim Onuwe Abdulmalik, HRH Dr. Ahmad Tijani Anaje and Mr. Ahmed Momohjimoh.
Governor Bello in his speech, urged the aspirants to support whomever emerges as the Ohinoyi designate by the government as they are all qualified for the stool.
He cautioned against divisive statements and actions capable of disrupting the peace of the land.
The stool of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland became vacant following the demise of the former occupant, Dr. Ado Ibrahim CON barely two months ago.
