The Kogi state government has announced a ban on all forms of procession in Kotonkarfe and neighbouring communities, in a bid, the state says, to maintain the peace enjoyed in the community and its environs.
In a statement signed by the commissioner for information and communications, Kingsley Fanwo, and released on Tuesday, the ban is aimed at curbing plans by some “elements” in the area, to disturb the peace in the area.
While restating the government’s commitment to peaceful co-existence among all Kotonkarfe people, the statement assured that governor Usman Ododo will continue to operate an open-door policy that welcomes complaints and grievances rather than resort to violence.
“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,” the statement read.
The statement urged all concerned to strictly abide by the ban as violators will be treated as enemies of peace and the state.
Recall that former Governor Yahaya Bello, on January 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.
Isah-Koto, who was removed and deposed to Rijau Local Government Area of Niger, was replaced with Alhaji Saidu Akawu-Salihu.
