Kogi State Government Cracks Down on Illegal Chieftaincy Stool Creation
The Kogi State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has issued a stern warning to Emmanuel Dauda Shelika, restraining him from parading himself as Etsu Nupe, Lokoja, and creating a new chieftaincy stool without authorization.
According to the ministry, Shelika’s actions are unlawful, pose a threat to peace and public order in Lokoja, and contravene the Chiefs Law of Kogi State, 2006.
The ministry has directed Shelika to immediately stop using the title and engaging in related activities, cautioning that failure to comply will result in legal consequences.
The directive has been copied to relevant stakeholders, including the Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Director of DSS, Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Traditional Council, and the Chairman of Lokoja Local Government Area.
This development underscores the government’s commitment to upholding the law and maintaining order in traditional institutions within the state.
Details below:
MINISTRY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CHIEFTAINCY AFFAIRS, LOKOJA,KG STATE.,
Date:8th April 2025.
THE HONOURABLE COMMISSIONER : To: Emmanuel Dauda Shelika,
Plot 306 New Layout ,Lokoja.
RE: ILLEGAL CREATION OF CHIEFTAINCY STOOL AND INSTALLATION OF CHIEF.
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I have been directed to refer to the letter from Lokoja Local Government Traditional Council dated 13th January, 2025 and some of your invitation letters to individual and to inform you that it has come to the attention of the Ministry that you have been unlawfully parading yourself as Etsu Nupe, Lokoja and purportedly engaging in acts suggesting the creation of existing Chieftaincy stool within Kogi State, and Lokoja in particular.
2. This is to formally advise you to desist forthwith from such acts which are not only misleading and unlawful but also pose a threat to peace and public order in Lokoja.
Be informed that under the chiefs law of Kogi State, 2006, no individual has the authority
to assume or appoint or create new, stool aside the State government through its appropriate institutions.
3. You are hereby directed to immediately stop parading yourself under the said title or engaging in any related activities. Failure to comply with this directive, the law will: take its course.
4. Please, take the contents of this letter seriously and hid to the he warning.
Copy to;
1.Kogi state Commissioner of Police, Lokoja,
(2) Director,DSS kogi state,Lokoja.
(3.) HRH Maigari of Lokoja, Chairman Lokoja LGTC
(4) The Chairman,Lokoja LGA
Above for your information and necessary action please.
Signed: Odah Anthony
PAO
FOR: Hon Commissioner.
