Traditional rulers of Urhobo nation have pledged to collaborate with the people of ancient Aboh kingdom in Ndokwa East LGA, Delta State.
The Ovie of Agbarha – Warri kingdom, Kingsley Emakpo Orereh, Igbi 11 made the declaration when he led five prominent Urhobo monarchs on a solidarity visit to the traditional ruler of Aboh kingdom, Obi Dr Gregory Nnamdi Oputa 111 in his palace at Aboh.
Kingsley Emakpo Orereh , JP Igbi 11 recalled the historical antecedents and significant position of Aboh as a foremost ancient kingdoms to interface with earliest European expeditions insisting that the entire people of Aboh Kingdom were blessed and favored to have Dr Gregory Nnamdi Oputa 111 as their King .
Speaking in the same vein, the traditional ruler of the great Idjerhe kingdom and spokesperson of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Fórum , king Obukowho Monday Whiskey, JP Phd, Udurhie 1 remarked that the visit was historical and significant as it would promote unity, mutual thrust , understanding and cooperation among Delta Monarchs inspite of their cultural diversity as a people.
The Obi of Aboh kingdom, Dr Gregory Nnamdi Oputa 111 appreciated the monarchs for the solidarity visit, adding that the open display spirit of comradiere had further re – invigorated and emboldened his symbol of authority as chief custodian of the couture and tradition of Aboh kingdom.
Speaking shortly after, the Ajuwa of Aboh Kingdom and Special Adviser to the Governor on investment, Chief Tony Amechi and the Igboba of Aboh kingdom, Chief Tony Uti, described the visit as historically reminiscent of the days of the reign of Obi Oputa 11 over thirty years ago adding that the visit would a turning point in the anals of the historical evolution of the kingdom.
The monarchs who visited the Aboh king include the Ovie of Agbara – Warri Kingdom, HRM Kingsley Emakpor Orereh, Igbi 11, the Ovie of Arhavwarein Kingdom and Vice Chairmen, Urhobo Traditional Rulers Fórum , Solomon Akporhiere Onojeta Okukeren 111.
Others are the Ovie of Agbarho – Otor Kingdom and Secretary Urhobo Traditional Rulers Fórum, Amb Richard Oghenevwogaga Ebelle, Okorefe 1 and the Ovie of Great Idjerhe Kingdom and Spokesperson, Urhobo Traditional Rulers Fórum ,Obukowho M. A. Whiskey , Udurhie 1 .
Also present at the ceremony were the traditional ruler of Abala kingdom, Fredrick Egbunkonye 11, the Odiologbo of Onogbokor kingdom, Isaac Ajawobu, and the traditional ruler of Igbuku kingdom, Dr Isaac Erube Uvo , members of the Obi – in- council and the Aboh Traditional Council.
