Orogun to coronate Pa Omoefe Ozenikpe as Okpara-Uku Aug. 4 ~ Truth Reporters

 

By Foster Akpore

All is now set for the Coronation of Pa Omoefe Ozenikpe as the Okpara-Uku (king) of the ancient Orogun Kingdom in Ughelli North L.G.A. of Delta State on 4th and 5th August, 2022.

The coronation of Pa Omoefe Ozenikpe comes after the traditional selection process by the Umusu Rulling House and observance of all rites on the transition of the former Okpara-Uku, HRM Akpojotor Ekpo1 in March, 2022, in line with Orogun culture.

A release signed by Chief Barr. Benson Ndakara, the President General of great Orogun Kingdom, made available to Truth Reporters states that the ceremony would commence with observance of coronation rites on Thursday 4th, followed by homage by Chiefs, cultural display and entertainment on Friday 5th at the Okpara-Uku’s Palace, Orogun.

According to Chief Ndakara, “it is a thing of joy and gratitude to God that after several months of mourning the demise of our beloved Okpara-Uku, God, in His infinite mercy and wisdom has comforted us, in a peaceful transition with another one to ascend the revered throne of our great kingdom”. 

Meanwhile, information reaching Truth Reporters from the President General of Umusu-Orogun Sub Clan, Chief Magistrate Enakpodia, indicates that the palace is wearing a new look with contributions from well-meaning chiefs and individuals of Umusu extraction. In the same vein, the President General of Obodeti-Orogun Community, where the in-coming Okpara-Uku hails from, Chief (Sir) Solomon Awero (KSC) also told our correspondent that Obodeti-Orogun community is making every necessary arrangement from the home-front for a befitting coronation ceremony.

Pa Ozenikpe, according to his son, Mr Emmanuel Omoefe, is an Urhobo patriot and statesman who pioneered the establishment of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) in Nsukwa, Aniocha South LGA, Delta State and used his position and resources to better the lot of not just Orogun sons and daughters but all Urhobos and Nigerians in general. 

In his words, Mr Omoefe further averred that “my father, the in-coming Okpara-Uku, would bring to bear his rich reservoir of wisdom, leadership capacity and managerial acumen in steering the affairs of the Kingdom, with an eye on leaving a legacy of peace, prosperity and progress for our kingdom by the grace of God, but he cannot do this without the prayers and cooperation of all”.

Expected at the coronation ceremony include Traditional Rulers, the Okpara-Uku-In-Council, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege the President General-In-Council, the Orogun Council of Chiefs, top government functionaries, chiefs, captains of industry, the clergy, the media and a distinguished audience of men and women from all walks of life, the release further stated.

The release therefore urged all Orogun sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora to grace the epoch-making ceremony and accord the in-coming Okpara-Uku all the support he needs to pilot the affairs of the kingdom.