Idjerhe Monarch Congratulated On His Delta Traditional Rulers’ Council Appointment

A socio-cultural organization under the aegis of Jesse Elites Forum Worldwide, has congratulated the paramount traditional ruler of Idjerhe Kingdom, His Majesty, King 0bukohwo Monday Arthur Whiskey (JP), Udurhie 1, on his appointment as member of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council.

A statement on Friday by the Chairman and Secretary of the Asaba Branch of the Forum, Builder Godwin Oghenedoro and Comrade Lucky Oyibo, expressed happiness over the appointment of the reverend monarch by the Delta State Governor.

“Jesse Elites noted with satisfaction that the reign of Udurhie 1, has not only witnessed monumental growth and development, but has brought peace and tranquility to Idjerhe Kingdom, for the past one year”, they said.

While saying the reign of Ovie Whiskey, has placed Idjerhe as one of the fastest growing communities in Nigeria, the Forum commended the monarch for exemplifying the role of the traditional institution in his kingdom and state.

They commended him for his immense contribution since ascension to the throne to the development and administration of the Kingdom.

The Forum noted that the contributions of Ovie Monday Whiskey to the peace-building and development of the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria, will not remain unnoticed.

The group maintained that the monarch, a veteran journalist by profession who had put in over three decades of journalism practice before ascending the throne, would bring his wealth of experience to bear in the newly reconstituted Delta State Traditional Rulers’ Council.

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The Forum, however thanked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, for finding the Idjerhe monarch worthy for the appointment.

According to the Forum, “the wealth of experience and peaceful disposition of the monarch which has endeared him to his people will be brought to bear in the administration of the institution, aimed at contributing to the stronger Delta mantra of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa”.

Recall that the state governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa had on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, approved the reconstitution of the Council with His Royal Majesty, Major-Gen Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), Orhue 1, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom as chairman.