26th November, 2023
By Richard Elesho/Lokoja
The wind of the just concluded Kogi State governorship election is yet to settle and threatening to claim the seat of a traditional ruler. An indication of this is contained in a query from the state government to the Ohimege-Igu Kotonkarffe Alh. Abdulrasaq Gambo Isa Koto, on his alleged roles during the campaigns.
Dated 22 November and signed by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Salami Ozigi Deedat, the letter accused the royal father of playing partisan politics and roles that endangered the security of his domain, leading to the murder of a young lady during a campaign.
Captioned Letter of query, reads: “It has come to the notice of the State Government that you deliberately engaged yourself in a partisan role in the just conducted Gubernatorial Election in Kogi State.
“This is viewed very seriously, especially since your action, role, and participation in partisan politics endangered the security of your domain to the extent that a crisis erupted under your watch that led to the death of an innocent young lady in addition to several others that were wounded.
“This blatant action of yours is a sad contradiction of your expected role as a revered Royal Father of your status. It is more worrisome that you acted unbothered when the much-coveted peace and security of the State was being threatened by your action.
“In view of the above, you are hereby requested to forward a written explanation within 48 hours why disciplinary action should not be taken against you. Oral explanations may also be required from you when the State Government sets up a panel to examine your case.
“You are advised to give priority attention to the content of this letter, please, your Royal Majesty.
The APC and PDP had traded accusations over who was responsible for the outbreak of violence.