The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has deposed a first class traditional ruler, the Ohimege Igu, Konto-Nkarfe, Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isa Koto.

He also banished the deposed monarch to Rijau Local Government area of Niger State.

The state governor immediately appointed Alhaji Salihu Akawu Seidu, popularly known as SAS, to replace the deposed King.

According to him, “He (Seidu) is to be turbaned immediately to avoid vacuum”.

The governor also announced the appointment of Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, who until now is the Ohi of Okenwen, as the new Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.

Announcing the developments shortly after a meeting of the State Executive Committee, Bello said, “Having followed through our Traditional and Chieftaincy Laws, Rules and Regulations and all the due processes, we have come to the following resolutions.