A paramount ruler in Kogi State, the Ohinoyi of Ebira land, Ado Ibrahim, has died.
He died at age 95 in the early hours of Sunday after a brief illness.
Late Ado Ibrahim was coronated in 1997 as the Ohinoyi of Ebira land by the then-Governor of Kogi State, late Prince Abubakar Audu.
He took over from the his predecessor Alhaji Sanni Omolorim who reigned between 1957 and 1997.
Reacting, President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with the government and people of Kogi State on the passing of the revered traditional ruler.
In a statement by his Special Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu said the death of the Ohinoyi was a painful loss.
The president described the late traditional ruler 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 His Majesty Aljannah Firdaus,” the president prayed.
