Wada Approves Appointment Of Ameoboni As new Attah Igala

FORMER ATTAH IGALA, DR. ALIYU OBAJE
FORMER ATTAH IGALA, DR. ALIYU OBAJE

The governor of Kogi state, Idris Wada, has approved the appointment of Prince Idakwo Michael Ameoboni, as the new Attah Igala.In a statement yesterday signed by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr. Jacob Edi, Wada said the appointment followed the laid down procedure according to the Igala Native Law and Customs as it relates to the selection and appointment of a successor to the throne of Attah Igala.

The statement added that the appointment takes immediate effect.

It would be recalled that the stool of Attah Igala became vacant following the death of the former Attah Igala, Dr. Aliyu Obaje who reigned for 56 years.

Prince Ameoboni, 65, was unanimously selected by the Igala traditional council from the four existing ruling houses.