*Kogi Celebrates Abu Bebeji Akono's Legacy with Maiden Sallah Durbar Festival*
By our Reporter The Eid el Fitri Sallah Durbar Festival was held at Etutuobo in Ugwolawo, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, with the Mandala Ata Igala, Alhaji Chief Mahmoud Baba Haruna, leading the procession. The event attracted prominent figures, including government officials, royal fathers, civil society organisations, community leaders, and leaders of thoughts. Dr. Aminu Musa Audu, President of the Abu Bebeji Descendants Association, called on the Kogi State government to recognize and sponsor the annual Sallah Durbar Festival, citing its potential to boost tourism and economic growth. "The Durbar festival for my over two decades of cultural heritage research about Abu Bebeji Akono and the warfare in precolonial Igala Kingdom," he said. He also requested that the historical traditional stool of Mandala Ata Igala be considered for grading to reflect its historical significance and status in Kogi State. The Mandala Ata Igala, Chief Alhaji Mahmud Baba Ha...