DELTA APPROVES STAFF OF OFFICE FOR OKPARA-UKU OF OROGUN KINGDOM, AS IGBUKU COMMUNITY REJECTS 'OROGUN EFE' KINGDOM

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In a move that underscores the Delta State Government’s commitment to cultural preservation and traditional leadership, the State Executive Council has approved the appointments of several traditional rulers across the State.

Among those officially approved are:

HRM Okorocha Emoghene Osuokpa I – 39th Okpara-Uku of Orogun Kingdom

Obi Michael Ogochukwu Osemedua Isichei – Obi of Ubulu-Okiti

HRM Obi Cletus Nkeakam Ochei – Obi of Ukwu-Oba Kingdom

HRM Obi Ikechukwu Chukwuemeka Ugboma – Obi of Issele-Azagba Kingdom

HRM Patrick Okpomor Agre – Ovie of Igbide Kingdom

HRM Michael Avwerotakpo Eyareya (Eyareya II) – Orovworere of Effurun-Otor Kingdom

These appointments reflect the administration’s acknowledgment of traditional authority as a cornerstone of community cohesion and governance in Delta State.

However, in a related development, the Igbuku-Orogun community has vehemently rejected any affiliation with the new entity, Orogun-Efe kingdom, labeling it as misguided, divisive, and a threat to the unity and heritage of the Orogun people.

In a strongly-worded statement endorsed by sixteen prominent leaders—including traditional authorities and representatives of the Igbuku Orogun Development Union (IDU)—the community made its position unequivocally clear:

> “We were not consulted, are not party to the process, and accordingly, are not involved in the creation of the so-called Orogun Efe Kingdom.”

The declaration was signed by notable figures such as:

Pa. Daniel Adjekughene, Okaroro of Igbuku

Olorogun Lucky Oghene Omoru, Chairman, Board of Trustees, IDU

Mr. Augustine Onojedo, President General, IDU Worldwide

The community also sent copies of the statement to key authorities, including the Okpara Uku of Orogun, the Governor of Delta State, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and security agencies.

Asserting Historical Identity and Royal Lineage

Reaffirming their historical position, the Igbuku community emphasized their foundational place in the Orogun Kingdom’s lineage:

> “Igbuku Orogun is the Eze Efe progenitor of His Majesty Ubiomo I, the Ovie of Orogun Kingdom, and remains the royal and historically recognized ruling community within the entire great Orogun Kingdom.”

They warned that any effort to partition or rename any part of Orogun without inclusive dialogue and legitimate authority is unacceptable:

> “Such attempts are not only misguided but stand as an affront to the unity and heritage of our people.”

The community also clarified genealogical ties, stating:

> “For the avoidance of doubt, Igbuku is the son of Eze-Efe and the first son of Unukpo. It is inappropriate to involve Unukpo in any arrangement without due consultation with the leadership and people of Igbuku Orogun.”

A Call for Unity and Respect for Tradition

Issuing a firm disavowal, the community leaders stated:

> “We strongly disassociate ourselves from the purported inclusion of Unukpo and, by implication, Igbuku Orogun, in the so-called Orogun Efe Kingdom. Such inclusion is without our knowledge, approval, or representation, and is hereby rejected in its entirety.”

In their closing remarks, the Igbuku leaders called on all well-meaning sons and daughters of Orogun to defend the kingdom’s unity and established traditions:

> “No individual, group, or community has the authority to drag Igbuku Orogun into any new and unauthorized formation.”

Looking Ahead

As this development unfolds, all eyes are on how the broader Orogun Kingdom and Delta State authorities will respond. Many hope that this clear and dignified stance by the Igbuku community will help de-escalate tensions and preserve the cultural integrity of one of Delta’s oldest kingdoms.