Kogi Government prohibits traditional processions in Kotonkarfe to forestall unrest


Gov. Usman Ododo

The Kogi State Government has announced a ban on all traditional processions in Kotonkarfe and its neighboring communities within the Kogi Local Government Area, citing security concerns.

The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, in a statement released on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, in Lokoja. 

According to Fanwo, the proactive measure was taken after security reports indicated potential unrest orchestrated by certain individuals aimed at disrupting the peace in the ancient town.

“The proactive ban is aimed at curbing plans by some elements in the area to disturb the peace of the ancient town.

“Gov. Usman Ododo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to peaceful coexistence among all Kotonkarfe people.

“He will always leave his doors open to listen to complaints and grievances rather than resort to violence,” he said.

The commissioner urged all concerned to strictly abide by the ban, warning that violators would be treated as enemies of peace and the state.

He said that the decision by the government was aimed at protecting the rights of the Koton Karfe people and all citizens.

Fanwo urged law enforcement agents to enforce the ban in accordance with the laws of the land.

According to him, Kotonkarfe people should be committed to peace and harmony, as the government is prepared to protect them from violence.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that former Gov. Yahaya Bello, on Jan. 8, removed Alhaji Abdulrazaq Isah-Koto as the Ohimege-Igu Koton-Karfe.

Isah-Koto was also the Chairman, Lokoja/ Kogi Local Government Area traditional council.

NAN reports that Isah-Koto, who was removed and deposed to Rijau Local Government Area of Niger, was replaced with Alhaji Saidu Akawu-Salihu.
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