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Oharisi III
Ovie of Ughelli
Ughelli Kingdom
- Title
- Ovie of Ughelli
- Succession
- 26th Ovie of Ughelli
- Reigned
- 2004 – ?
- Lived
- c. 1935 – ?
- Father
- Oharisi II
About
His Royal Majesty Dr. Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III (also styled Ajuwe Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III, JP) is the Ovie (king) of the Great Ughelli Kingdom, one of the 24 kingdoms of the Urhobo Nation in Delta State, Nigeria. According to sources on the Ughelli royal dynasty, he ascended the throne on 22 April 1992 at a young age following the early death of his father, and resides at the Ovie Palace in Otovwodo-Ughelli. He has been widely commended by fellow Urhobo monarchs for a peaceful reign and for development efforts in his kingdom, including the building of a modern palace. His portrait was also featured in George Osodi's series of African royalty exhibited in London.
Notable facts
- Full regnal style: HRM (Dr./Evang.) Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III, JP
- Ovie (king) of the Great Ughelli Kingdom, Ughelli North LGA, Delta State, Nigeria
- Ascended the throne on 22 April 1992 after his father's early death
- Marked 31st coronation anniversary in May 2023 and 33rd coronation anniversary in April 2025
- Turned 70 years old around May 2023
- Resides at the Ovie Palace in Otovwodo-Ughelli; oversaw the building of an ultra-modern palace
🔗 Sources
- Ughelli - PeakVisor
- Ughelli
- TRADITIONAL rulers of Urhobo ethnic nationality in Delta State have commended the Ovie of Ughelli kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, HRM Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi Ill, for a peaceful reign, development in his kingdom, attaining 70 years, and marking his 31st coronation anniversary.
- Oharisi III, Ovie of Ughelli
- Perennial Iwhreko-Ekiugbo Crisis: History, cause, trend, way out -
- Olomu
Where Oharisi fits
- OOharisi II25th Ovie of Ughelli
- OOharisi III26th Ovie of Ughelli