Governor Oborevwori Grants Staff of Office to 14th Ohworode of Olomu as Monarch Demands Infrastructure

Governor Oborevwori recognizes HRM Albert Akpomudje as 14th Ohworode. The monarch calls for new hospitals and power restoration in Olomu.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 25, 2026, 4:06 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Vanguard News

State Leadership Solidifies Royal Authority in Ughelli South

The political and traditional landscape of Delta State converged on Friday for the formal coronation and recognition of the new leader of the Olomu people. Representing Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme performed the symbolic presentation of the Staff of Office to HRM Albert Akpomudje, SAN, who now reigns as Eyanvwie,Alaka I. The administration characterized the event as a vital reinforcement of the partnership between the executive branch and traditional institutions, which officials believe is the cornerstone for maintaining regional stability.

Systematic Succession Anchored in Legal and Tribal Tradition

The ascension of the 14th Ohworode followed a highly structured rotational process among the kingdom,s three primary ruling houses: Uhurie, Imoghoro, and Eyavwie. During his acceptance speech, Akpomudje emphasized that his emergence was not a matter of chance but a journey rooted in established law and historical precedent. This orderly transition has been lauded by state officials as a model for peaceful succession, contrasting with the leadership disputes often seen in other traditional domains across the country.

Monarch Confronts State Over Protracted Power Outages

Transitioning from ceremony to advocacy, the newly installed monarch wasted little time in highlighting the severe infrastructure deficit currently plaguing his constituents. Akpomudje issued a passionate plea for the immediate restoration of electricity, noting that several communities within the Olomu Kingdom have remained in total darkness for years. According to the monarch, this prolonged absence of power has crippled local economic activities and significantly diminished the quality of life for his people.