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Okolie V

Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom
Title
Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Succession
14th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
Reigned
1911 – 1953
Lived
? – 1953
Father
Okolie IV
Children
Okolie VI

About

Okolie V reigned as the 14th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku from 1911 until his death in 1953, succeeding his father, Okolie IV. His tenure spanned the late colonial and early pre-independence eras in Nigeria, a period of significant administrative and social change for the Anioma (Enuani) people of present-day Delta State. As the traditional ruler, he would have been responsible for upholding the customs of the Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom while navigating the evolving relationship with British colonial authorities. Details of his personal life and specific achievements remain sparse in accessible records, but his reign contributed to the continuity of the monarchy during a transformative half-century.

Notable facts

  • Succeeded his father, Okolie IV, as the 14th Obi of Ogwashi-Uku.
  • Reigned from 1911 to 1953.
  • His kingdom is part of the Enuani (Anioma) cultural group in Delta State, Nigeria.
  • Died in 1953.

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