Edo State Government has announced the official installation and appointment of new traditional rulers across three communities within the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that the state government made the announcement in a statement by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government (SSG) on Wednesday, 14 May.
The government presented a Staff of Office and letter of appointment to the new Okuokpellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of the State, His Royal Majesty, Michael Eshioronoya Olorunfemi Sado.
It also revoked the appointment of Zaiki Ehi-Douglas Lucky Ehidiamen as the Onojie of Okhuesan in Esan South East Local Government Area of the State.
Zaiki Ehi-Douglas Lucky Ehidiamen was appointed to act as a Regent following the age limitation of the young Onogie in the community. The revocation is premised on the expiration of his Regency, which lasted for eighteen (18) years.
Consequently, it presented a Staff of Office and letter of appointment to the rightful onogie of Okhuesan who has now come of age, HRH. Lucky Ehichioya Imhadojiemu as the Onojie of Okhuesan with effect from 30th April 2025.
Additionally, the State Government has presented a Staff of Office and a letter of appointment to HRH. Ehinomen Aigbojie as the new Onojie of Onogholo in Esan South East Local Government Area of the State.
The Government congratulated the newly appointed Rulers and enjoined them to live above board to ensure that the much-needed peace and prosperity of their subjects in the respective communities is achieved.
