Urhobo Rulers Seek Freedom for Okuama Leaders.

The Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council (UTRC) has demanded the immediate release of Okuama leaders detained by the Nigerian Army for over a year. The council, also known as Ukoko R’ Ivie Urhobo, made the plea while donating food items to the people of Okuama community in Delta State.

The chairman of UTRC, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Dr Emmanuel Sideso, Abe , emphasized the need for continuous peace in Okuama and neighboring communities. He was flanked by other traditional rulers, including the Vice chairman, HRM Solomon Onojeta, Okunkeren III, the Ovie of Arhawarien Kingdom, and the spokesman, HRM Obukowho Whiskey Udurhie I, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom.

The monarchs presented 500 tubers of yam, 15 bags of rice, and 5 rams to support the community, which is still recovering from the trauma of a recent invasion by the Nigerian Army. Sideso acknowledged the hardships faced by Okuama residents and expressed hope that the festive season would bring joy to them and other Urhobo families.

The UTRC also solicited the intervention of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, in the matter, appealing for his assistance in securing the release of the detained leaders. The President General of Okuama, Mr. Emmanuel Okrikira, expressed gratitude to the Urhobo traditional rulers for their support and pledged to ensure fair distribution of the donated food items.

Okrikira appealed to Governor Oborevwori to expedite the release of the detained leaders and provide necessary school furniture for a newly built school in the community. The Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, HRM Obukowho Whiskey Udurhie I, urged the Okuama representatives to maintain peace and distribute the food items fairly.