Ohinoyi of Ebiraland

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.[2] The current Ohinoyi, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Dr Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim, assumed office on 2 June 1997.[3]

List of Rulers of Ebiraland
  • Omadivi Abonika (unknown–1917), reigned 1904–1917
  • Ibrahim Onoruoiza (1884–1964), reigned 1917–1954 (abdicated)
  • Muhamman Sanni Omolori, (1919–1997), reigned 1957–1997
  • Abdul Rahman Ado Ibrahim (1929–present) reigned 1997–present

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. 4. Ibadan: University of Ibadan. p. 113.
  3. Ajanah, Nuhuman (1997). Ebiras at a Glance. 2. Nigeria: Numa. p. 37.

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