President Bola Tinubu has described the death of the Ohinoyi of Ebira Land, His Majesty, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, as a painful loss.
The president said the late monarch was peace-loving and cerebral.
He also condoled with the government and people of Kogi State, asking them to take solace in the legacy of peace and fellowship left behind by the late monarch.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS OHINOYI OF EBIRALAND, DR. ADO IBRAHIM
President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the government and people of Kogi State on the passing of the revered traditional ruler, His Majesty, Dr. Ado Ibrahim, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. pic.twitter.com/Af7Oweamv0
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“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,” the president said.
President Tinubu prays that Allah grant His Majesty eternal paradise.
“May Almighty Allah grant His Majesty Aljannah Firdaus,” he prayed.
The president’s condolences were contained in a statement signed by his media adviser, Ajuri Ngelale.
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland was survived by children and grandchildren.