ALH ABUBAKAR IBRAHIM IDRIS MOURNS THE PASSING OF PRINCE KABBA OBAJE Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim Idris, the former PDP' gubernatorial candidate 2019, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Prince Abdulkadiri Kabba Aliyu Obaje, the first son of the late Ata Igala, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Aliyu Otulukpe Obaje (Gabaidu). In a heartfelt condolence message, Abu Ibro as was fondly called, described the death of Prince Kabba Obaje as a monumental loss to the Igala Kingdom, Kogi State, and Nigeria at large. He extolled the late prince as a quiet pillar of tradition, dignity, and honor, whose life reflected the noble heritage of the revered royal household of the Ata Igala. His passing is a huge blow to the Igala nation and Nigeria at-large. He also offered prayers for the repose of the departed soul and extended his condolences to the royal family, the people of Igala land, and all those affected by the loss. “May the Almighty grant him eternal rest and give the royal family the ...
Picture Name: "Section of Ata of Idah's Palace". Picture taken in 1841 during the 3rd European expedition to Anẹ́ Igala, in the reigns of HRM, Agabaidu Ata Am'ocheje of Aju Akumabi Royal Dynasty. And the great Ọ́dọ́-ọ́gọ́ stood gallantly! Recall, that the first known European expedition to Anẹ́ Igala recorded by John Hawkins, was around 1700s, when they reportedly met HRM, Agabaidu Ata Itodo Aduga (my ancestor) on the throne. And the second being that of 1831, in the reigns of HRM Agabaidu Ata Ekele-Aga of Aju Akogu. Source: The Nigerian Magazine, published in 1934.