Kogi Commissioner calls for harmony as Ajepe Ogbani Sepa chieftaincy conflict resolved

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

The Kogi State government has successfully mediated the dispute over the Ajepe Ogbani Sepa of Osuku chieftaincy stool, with officials appealing for peaceful resolution of traditional institution matters.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedat, led the mediation efforts in Lokoja on Tuesday.

In a meeting held in Lokoja, the Kogi State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barr. Salami Ozigi Deedat, oversaw discussions between key stakeholders including the Makama Dogo of Osuku, Barr. Mohammed Tanko Musa, and the Ohinoyi of Osuku, HRH Alhassan Abdulmumuni, leading to a peaceful resolution of the Ajepe Ogbani Sepa chieftaincy tussle.

Barr. Ozigi Deedat appealed to both sides to maintain peace, stressing that the 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 Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo 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 of the Ohimege Igu of Kotonkarfi, HRM Seidu Akawu expressed their profound appreciation as well as satisfaction with the manner the chieftaincy issue has been put to rest.