A Kogi State High Court in Lokoja has removed His Royal Majesty, Ahmed Muhammed Tajani Anaje, as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. The court has also barred him from carrying out any royal duties.
The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice Salisu Umar, who ordered that Anaje must stop presenting himself as the paramount ruler of Ebiraland. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by Dr. Barnabas Adeku Ojiah and two others, challenging Anaje’s appointment.
The petitioners raised concerns over the legitimacy of Anaje’s selection, arguing that the process was not conducted properly. They took legal action against both the Kogi State Governor and Anaje, seeking to have the appointment overturned.
Anaje was appointed in January 2024 by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. However, his selection has been a source of controversy since then, with different groups questioning its validity. The legal dispute surrounding the appointment led to Monday’s court ruling, which effectively removes Anaje from the throne.
