By Frank Momoh
President Bola Tinubu over the weekend condoled with the government and people of Kogi State on the passing of the revered traditional ruler, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.
The President said the death of the Ohinoyi is a painful loss, describing the late monarch as peace-loving, affable, and cerebral.
“The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was in a class of his own. He was highly respected and admired for his deep insights, wisdom, and sophistication. He had a masterful way of handling issues. He was very knowledgeable and wise.
“May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus,” the President prayed.
Tinubu asked the good people of Kogi State to take solace in the legacy of peace and fellowship left behind by the late monarch.
Meanwhile, the former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Simon Achuba, has commiserated with the family of late Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim who passed on at the age of 95.
Achuba, also extended his condolence to the Ebira Kingdom and Kogi state in general, expressing deep grieve over the demise of the royal father at this time.
He described the late paramount ruler as straightforward and truthful leader who used his position to serve and unite the people in the kingdom.
The former Deputy Governor, in a statement urged the immediate family of the late monarch, the Ebira people and Kogi State at large to see the death of the traditional ruler as an act of God.
Achuba’s statement reads: “On behalf of my family, I write to commiserate with you over the death of your Son, father and Grandfather, Dr. Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebira Land.
“While we feel pained by the death of HRM Dr Abdulrahman Ado Ibrahim, we submit to the will of God Almighty and take solace in the fact that the late paramount ruler lived a life worthy of emulation. He would be remembered for his good deeds on earth.
“In fact, the Ohinoyi was known for his truth and straightforwardness as a royal father, and would be missed especially now that the state is translating from one administration to another.
“We urge the royal family to be consoled by the achievements of the royal father while on the throne of his father as the chairman of traditional council in the area.
“No doubt, this is a trying moment for the family but the fact remains that, the traditional leader’s journey on earth was an accomplished one as he passed on at the age of 95.
“We pray for the children to keep the legacies of their father and respect the traditional stool as their father did before he joined his creator.
“As one family bounded in fraternal love, we share in your grief and pray God of all comforts, who comforts us in all our tribulations to grant the immediate family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”