A Kogi State High Court sitting in Lokoja has removed His Royal Majesty, Ahmed Muhammed Tajani Anaje, as the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, barring him from performing any royal duties.

Presiding over the case on Monday, Justice Salisu Umar ruled that Anaje must cease parading himself as the paramount ruler of Ebiraland.

The ruling follows a legal challenge filed by Dr. Barnabas Adeku Ojiah and two others against the Governor of Kogi State and Anaje.

The petitioners contested the legality of Anaje’s appointment, citing procedural irregularities in the selection process.

Anaje was appointed by former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello in January 2024, a decision that has been the subject of controversy and legal battles.