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Ebira Witches Issue September Ultimatum to Kogi Government, Demand Water, School Rehabilitation and Ultra-Modern Motor Garage in Okene
A dramatic and symbolic development has emerged in Kogi State as the Association of Ebira Witchcraft, under the leadership of Her Majesty, Inya Oyarazi Kudi Attah, formally presented a set of demands to the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, giving the state government a September deadline to address pressing infrastructural and developmental concerns in Kogi Central.
In a letter dated Saturday and made available to the public, the association declared that its demands were not merely spiritual proclamations but civic interventions made on behalf of the entire people of Kogi Central Senatorial District. The group further noted that its chapters across the other senatorial districts of the state were also preparing to submit similar position letters.
The letter was equally addressed to Governor Ododo’s predecessor, Yahaya Bello, signaling what the association described as a collective responsibility of past and present administrations to remedy long-standing neglect in the district.
Top on the list of demands is the urgent provision of potable water across Ebira land and its surrounding communities.
“Access to clean and regular water supply remains a luxury in Ebira land and surrounding communities.
“Water is not a political gift; it is a basic human right. We demand immediate intervention through boreholes, water schemes, and sustainable infrastructure,” the association said.
The group stressed that despite years of political promises, residents of Kogi Central continue to struggle with unreliable and unsafe water sources, a situation they described as unacceptable in the 21st century.
The association also turned its attention to what it described as the deteriorating state of education in Kogi Central. According to the letter, Kogi Central reportedly has less than 47 functional primary and secondary schools, many of which are in deplorable condition.
“We demand total rehabilitation of all existing primary and secondary schools, provision of furniture, learning materials, and qualified teachers.
“Education is the foundation of development, and neglecting it is a direct attack on the future of our children.”
The group maintained that any meaningful development agenda must begin with a deliberate and comprehensive investment in the education sector, warning that continued neglect could have generational consequences.
In addition to water and education, the association demanded the urgent reconstruction of an ultra-modern motor garage in Okene, arguing that the existing park infrastructure does not reflect the population size, economic importance of the area as well as modern safety and transport standards.
“We demand the rebuilding of an ultra-modern motor garage in Okene to boost commerce, safety, and urban dignity.”
The group emphasized that Okene, as a major commercial hub in Kogi Central, deserves transport infrastructure that matches its economic vibrancy and strategic importance within the state.
While acknowledging the importance of digital education initiatives, they emphasized that an e-library without water, functional schools, and basic infrastructure is a misplaced priority.
The September deadline, according to observers, introduces a new layer of civic activism, albeit from an unconventional platform into the political discourse of Kogi State. Whether the state government will formally respond to the demands remains to be seen, but the message from Kogi Central is unmistakable: access to water, quality education, and modern infrastructure can no longer be postponed.