The Royal Houses of Delta State

Title

Orodje of Okpe

Succession

9th Orodje of Okpe

Reigned

1974 – 2003

Lived

? – 2003

Father

Esigie

Children

Orhue I

About

The Orodje of Okpe is the paramount traditional ruler of the Okpe Kingdom, part of the Urhobo ethnic group in Delta State, Nigeria. The title 'Orodje' signifies a king or monarch, and the position is hereditary, tracing a lineage of rulers over centuries. The Okpe Kingdom is one of the major Urhobo kingdoms, with a structured chieftaincy system that plays a role in cultural and community governance. Traditional rulers like the Orodje serve as custodians of Urhobo customs and often act as intermediaries between the people and the government.

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