The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland is the traditional ruler of the Ebira people. The title Atta of Ebiraland has also historically been used for this position but fell out of favour in the 20th century.[1] The position is elected by a group of elders and has traditionally rotated amongst the major clans of the Ebira.This is majorly because there is no established succession line.[2] The latest Ohinoyi, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Dr. AbdulRahman Ado Ibrahim, assumed office on 2 June 1997.[3]

List of Rulers of Ebiraland

  • Omadivi Abonika (unknown–1917), reigned from 1904 to 1917
  • Ibrahim Onoruoiza (1884–1964), reigned from 1917 to 1954 (abdicated)
  • Muhamman Sani Omolori, (1919–1997), reigned from 1957 to 1997
  • Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim (1929–2023) reigned from 1997 to 2023

References

  1. ↑ Sarki, Idris Enesi (1996). The Ohinoyi throne: towards peaceful successions. Samaru, Zaria: S. Asekome. p. 15.
  2. ↑ Osaghae, Eghosa E.; Ibeanu, Okechukwu; Onu, Godwin; Gaskia, Jaye; Jibo, Mvendaga; Galadima, H. S.; Isumonah, Victor; Simbine, A. T. (2001). Ethnic groups and conflicts in Nigeria. Vol. 4. Ibadan: University of Ibadan. p. 113.
  3. ↑ Ajanah, Nuhuman (1997). Ebiras at a Glance. Vol. 2. Nigeria: Numa. p. 37.

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