The Royal Houses of Delta State

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Igho

Orodje of Okpe
Okpe Kingdom
Title
Orodje of Okpe
Succession
4th Orodje of Okpe
Father
Aghworemuo
Children
Agbe

About

Igho was the fourth Orodje (king) of the Okpe Kingdom, a traditional Urhobo state in present-day Delta State, Nigeria. He was the son of Aghworemuo and ascended the throne in 1945, reviving the monarchy after a prolonged interregnum that followed the earlier Orodjes. His reign marked the restoration of centralized traditional authority in Okpe after decades of governance by councils and clan heads. Igho worked to foster unity and development across Okpe communities, and his long tenure witnessed significant social and economic changes in the region. He died in 2005 and was succeeded by Orhue I in 2006.

Notable facts

  • Fourth Orodje of Okpe Kingdom.
  • Reigned from 1945 until his death in 2005.
  • Son of Aghworemuo.
  • Revived the Orodje institution after a long interregnum.
  • His reign oversaw the modern development of Okpe land.

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