Traditional rulers of Urhobo extraction of Delta Central senatorial district have pledged to collaborate more closely with the people of Aboh kingdom by the River Niger to foster greater socio-cultural and economic cooperation as well as accelerated development of their various kingdoms.
The Ovie of Agbara of Warri kingdom, Kingsley Emakpo Orereh made the declaration when he led five prominent Urhobo monarchs on a solidarity visit to the traditional ruler of Aboh kingdom, Obi Gregory Nnamdi Oputa III, in his palace at Aboh, Ndokwa East Local Government Area of Delta State.
Other monarchs on the visit include the Ovie of Arhavwarein Kingdom and vice chairmen, Urhobo Traditional Rulers Fórum, Solomon Akporhiere Onojeta Okukeren III, Ovie of Agbarho of Otor Kingdom, secretary of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Fórum, Richard Oghenevwogaga Ebelle, Okorefe I and the Ovie of Great Idjerhe Kingdom, spokesperson of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Fórum, Obukowho M. A. Whiskey, Udurhie I..
Speaking, the Agbara – Warri royal father said the visit was an expression of love and show of support for the Aboh traditional ruler who he described as one of their own.
Kingsley Emakpo Orereh, 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 favoured to have Dr Gregory Nnamdi Oputa III as their king.
He urged sons and daughters of Aboh kingdom to close ranks and work as a team under the spiritual head and guidance of His Majesty, Obi Oputa III, to achieve accelerated development of the kingdom.
In the same vein, the traditional ruler of the Great Idjerhe kingdom and spokesperson of Urhobo Traditional Rulers Fórum , King Monday Whiskey remarked that the visit was historical and significant as it would promote unity, mutual thrust , understanding and cooperation among Delta monarchs in spite of their cultural diversity as a people.
He further maintained that the visit would help to concretise the age-long cultural affinity between the Urhobos and the people of Aboh, as well as open a new vista of economic growth and development in the various kingdoms.
 The Obi of Aboh kingdom 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.
He expressed optimism that the visit would usher in more collaboration and cooperation among the traditional rulers, particularly in the areas of socioeconomic growth and integration, as well as fast track infrastructural development to augment the developmental strides of government at all levels.
In an interview, 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.
Also present at the ceremony were the traditional ruler of Abala kingdom, Fredrick Egbunkonye II, 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.
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