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Okoh I
Dein of Agbor
Agbor Kingdom
- Title
- Dein of Agbor
- Succession
- Dein of Agbor (Ogieva line)
- Reigned
- c. 1870 – c. 1900
- Father
- Ogieva I
- Mother
- Unknown
- Married to
- Unknown
- Children
- Igbeobor I
About
Okoh I was a paramount traditional ruler, holding the title of Dein of Agbor in the Agbor Kingdom, an Ika (Anioma) kingdom located in present-day Delta State, Nigeria. He was the son of Ogieva I and ascended the throne around 1870, ruling until approximately 1900. His reign coincided with a period of significant external pressure, as the British were expanding their colonial influence into the hinterland from the Niger River, bringing profound changes to the political landscape of the region. While specific details of his reign are not extensively documented, he is remembered as a custodian of the Agbor monarchy during the transition into the colonial era.
Notable facts
- Son of Dein Ogieva I, whom he succeeded.
- Ruled during the late 19th century, a time of increasing British colonial encroachment in the Niger Delta hinterland.
- Held the title Dein of Agbor, the traditional authority of the Agbor Kingdom among the Ika people.
Where Okoh fits
- OOgieva IDein of Agbor (Ogieva line)
- OOkoh IDein of Agbor (Ogieva line)