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Ifechukwude Chukwuka Aninwike I

Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom
Title
Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Succession
18th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Reigned
2019 – ?
Father
Chukwuka Aninwike I

About

Obi Ifechukwude Chukuka 'Aninshi' Okonjo II is the traditional ruler (Obi) of the Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. He ascended the throne in September 2019 following the death of his father, Obi (Professor) Chukuka Okonjo, and is the brother of former Finance Minister and WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. He received his official staff of office from the Delta State Government in October 2019 as the 13th monarch of the ancient kingdom. His reign has been marked by a long legal battle to reclaim the ancestral palace, which he took possession of after roughly 23 years (a 150-year kingship tussle), as well as recent controversy including land-grabbing allegations that the community has publicly rejected.

Notable facts

  • Ascended the throne of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in September 2019 after the death of his father, Prof. Chukuka Okonjo
  • Received the official staff of office from the Delta State Government in October 2019 as the 13th monarch of the kingdom
  • Brother of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Nigerian Finance Minister and WTO Director-General
  • From the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Uku
  • Reclaimed the ancestral palace of Ogwashi-Uku after a roughly 150-year/23-year legal kingship dispute
  • His ascension was contested by a rival faction, leading to Suit No: A/159/2019 at the High Court in Asaba

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