Ohinoyi of Ebiraland passed away in the early hours of Sunday, October 29, at the age of 95
By Kehinde Okeowo
The remains of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim, have been finally laid to rest in Okene, the capital of Kogi State.
TheNiche had earlier reported that the prominent paramount ruler in Kogi State passed on in the early hours of Sunday, at the age of 95.
It was also reliably gathered that he died in a hospital in Abuja, where he had been receiving treatment for age-related ailments.
Following his demise, his remains were laid to rest at about 8.40 p.m. on Sunday, according to Islamic rites.
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The Secretary of Ebiraland Traditional Council, Alhaji Salihu Sule, told journalists at the burial of the monarch that he could not be buried as earlier scheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.
According to him, the corpse of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland left Abuja late and only arrived in Okene around 6.45 p.m.
“On arrival, there was a family meeting that was held before the final internment according to Islamic rites,’’ Sule said.
Sheik Salihu Ebere, the Chief Imam of Ebiraland, who led the burial rites and prayers for the repose of the soul of the late Ohinoyi, prayed to God to forgive the royal father his sins.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu on Sunday condoled with the government and people of Kogi State on the death of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland.
The President said the death of the Ohinoyi is a painful loss, describing the late monarch 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.