Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state on Monday the passing of Dr. Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, was a painful and personal loss to him, describing the late monarch as a father- figure and trusted confidant.
The governor said the departure of the revered first class Royal Majesty had left a void that could not easily be filled, adding that he had lost a source of genuine wisdom, guidance, and unwavering leadership.
Governor Bello stated this Monday while addressing sympathisers at the palace of the late traditional ruler in Okene , Kogi state.
He noted that the late Ohinoyi was renowned, not only for his role as a traditional leader, but also as an expert in conflict resolution.
“He was a distinguished scholar in Islamic and cultural affairs, and his contributions were truly exceptional, not only in the progress of Kogi state, but throughout Nigeria.
“I want to thank you all for your condolence messages to Anebira over the passing of our revered royal father, His Royal Majesty Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. For me, I have lost a father figure and a trusted confidant with the passing of Sa’aki. As we all know, His Royal Majesty Ado Ibrahim was renowned, not only for his role as a traditional leader, but also as an expert in conflict resolution.
“He was a distinguished scholar in Islamic and cultural affairs, and his contributions have been truly exceptional, not only in the progress of Kogi state but throughout Nigeria,” the governor stated.
Governor Bello said the reign of Ibrahim was marked by peace, security, economic prosperity, and development in Ebiraland.
“The late king’s contributions were invaluable in maintaining stability in successive administrations in Kogi state. Late father played a pivotal role in ensuring peace and security in Ebiraland, and Kogi state in general. These are things we cannot easily forget,” he stated.