Wada appoints Ameh Oboni as new Attah Igala

The Kogi State governor, Capt. Idris Wada, on Wednesday approved the appointment of Prince Ndakwo Ameh Oboni as the new Attah Igala.

This was contained in a communique issued in Lokoja, Kogi State capital by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Strategy.Mr Jacob Edi.

The statement stated that the appointment of Oboni followed due process and was in accordance with Igala tradition and native laws guiding succession to the throne.

It added that the appointment was with immediate effect.

Oboni, a retired federal civil servant, will occupy the throne vacated on July 16, 2012 after the death of the late Attah Igala, Alhaji Aliyu Obaje, who reigned for 58 years.

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