Olomu

Olomu is a Kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria. Olomu is one of the oldest kingdoms in Urhobo ethnic nationality of the Niger Delta region.

The paramount ruler of Olomu is known as Ohworode (King) R' Olomu. The current king is His Royal Majesty Ovie Richard Layeguen Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro 1. Ogoni-Oghoro 1 was announced to have joined his ancestors on Friday March 17, 2023, by Olomu traditional chiefs. He was the only Royal Canon of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The Royal Canon title was recognised both in Nigeria and Church of England (Anglican Communion). He passed on at the age of 106. He was presumed to be oldest monarch in Africa and the world at large.

The Ohworode of Olomu is rotated among the three ruling houses of Olomu Kingdom. They're the Uhurie Ruling House, Oghoro Ruling House and Eyanvwien Ruling House. The Ohworode (king) rotates among the three Ruling Houses.

Ogoni-Oghoro 1 reigned for 35 years as the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom. He was the 12th Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom.

Olomu Kingdom was founded by a prince of the Oba of Benin empire, Igboeze, in today's present Edo State.

The kingdom has over 15 towns, including

  • Agbon
  • Akperhe
  • Aloba
  • Ogoni
  • Okpe
  • Ophori
  • Okpavorhe
  • Oguname
  • Okpari but corruptly spelt by the British as Okpare.
  • Ovwoorhokpokpo
  • Oviri-Olomu
  • Ovwor
  • Ovworigbala
  • Ofuomanefe
  • Umuolo

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References
  1. Omafuaire, Akpokona (14 December 2015). "Nigeria: Olomu - Where It's Taboo for Pregnant Woman to Die". Retrieved 22 May 2017 – via AllAfrica.


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