The paramount ruler of Eggon (Aren Eggon) in Nasarawa State, Bala Angbazo, is dead.
James Angbazo, the Dangaladima Eggon, confirmed the development on Wednesday to POLITICS NIGERIA.
According to him, the Aren Eggon passed away today (Wednesday). He died after a protracted illness, aged 89.
The traditional ruler who was born in Wakama District, Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area (LGA) of the state in 1933 was installed on July 11, 1981.
He was the ‘father’ of all Eggon people and the most senior of all traditional rulers in the land.
In Eggon land, there are Village Heads (about 22 in all) who incidentally are the Kingmakers of the occupant of the Aren Eggon stool. Each Village Head represents the clans that make up the Eggon Nation and thus play prominent roles as the electorate for the Aren Eggon.
Late Angbazo spent 41 years on the throne.
