
19/06/2025
The death has occurred of Kabba Obaje in Idah. Kabba was the eldest child of Ali Obaje who reigned as Attah of Igala from 1956 to 2012, a period of 56 years being the longest serving Attah of Igala known to history. People have attributed his longevity to the fact that he did not undertake the necessary rituals before emerging as Attah of Igala.
Kabba has been battling with an undisclosed ailment for several years now and this has made him not to appear in public functions.
It will be recalled that Kabba applied for the stool of Attah of Igala alongside Alaji Mathew Opaluwa in 2021 but could not appear before the panel in person owing to his deteriorating health.
Kabba will be remembered for being very gentle and accommodating throughout his 56 years of being the first Igala Prince.