The Kogi State Executive Council yesterday approved the appointment of Prince Matthew Opaluwa as the Atta Igala as a result of the death of His Royal Majesty (HRM) Michael Ameh Oboni II, the former Atta. The appointment of Prince Matthew followed the nomination by the Kingmakers and the Committee set up by Governor Yahaya Bello to entertain all issues surrounding the selection of the new Atta.