The Deputy Governor of Kogi state, Edward Onoja  who holds the traditional title of Olimene of Attah  have gifted the traditional ruler of Igala, Dr Michael Ameh-Oboni II, with a white Rolls Royce Phantom saying, “HRM Attah Igala as King Of the 9th Largest Ethnic Nationality in Nigeria is the face of the Igala nation and his appearance must show class,royalty and purity".

It is being speculated that this is done in a bid to secure his position in the forthcoming governorship election in the state as Igala is the largest ethnic group in Kogi state and represents about 45% of voters.