Dokubo-Asari To Be Crowned Amanyanabo Of The Source Dec 19, As Tonye Princewill Chairs Coronation Committee

Former Niger Delta agitator, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, will be formally crowned as the Amanyanabo of the Source, Da Amakiri Tubo, on December 19, 2026, as Kalabari Kingdom begins countdown to historic coronation.

Dokubo-Asari, now addressed as Dabaye Amakiri I, inaugurated a 16-unit Coronation Central Planning Committee on October 3, at his Ipokuma residence in Degema Consulate to coordinate activities across Elem Kalabari, Buguma and Obuama.

The Committee is chaired by Kalabari Prince, Chief Tonye T.J.T. Princewill, with Chief Dr. David T. Briggs and Chief Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji as Co-Chairmen.

According to a press statement by Alabo Daerefa-a Christopher Braide, Spokesman and Chief Press Secretary to the Amanyanabo, Dr. Emi Iyalla will serve as the Secretary, while he will serve as Assistant Secretary.

The Committee is expected to coordinate activities across the three principal locations of Elem Kalabari, Buguma and Obuama, with specialized units assigned specific responsibilities for the successful execution of the programme.

The units include Media and Publicity; Culture and Coronation; Transport and Logistics; External Relations; Contact and Mobilization; Venue and Catering; Protocol and Access Control; Security; Accommodation; Finance; Souvenirs; Secretariat and Documentation; Boat Regatta; Kalabari Dancing; Environment and Works; and Medical Services.

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A Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has also been constituted to complement the work of the Central Planning Committee.

The Media and Publicity Unit is chaired by Chief Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill, with Ib Dakoru as Vice Chairman. Members are Mustapha Wakama, Humphrey Onyanabo, Alabo Daerefa-a Braide, Isokariari Otonye Bob-Manuel, Alabo Wabiye Idoniboye-obu and Melford.

The Culture and Coronation Unit is chaired by Chief Dr. Emi Membere-Otaji, with Chief Kingsley Kio Young-Jack as Secretary. Se Alabo Prefaa Otaji and Se Alabo Prince Dateme are members.

Chief Dr. David T. Briggs chairs the Transport and Logistics Unit, with Dennis Braide as Secretary and Emmanuel Horsfall and Opunabo Princewill as members.

The External Relations Unit is chaired by Pope Tarsoo Linus, with Alhaji Abdulrahman Ibrahim Sade (Sadauki Bauchi), Gary and Nasiru Danu as members.

Alhaji Abdulrahman Ibrahim Sade (Sadauki Bauchi) chairs the Contact and Mobilization Unit, with Pope Tarsoo Linus as Vice Chairman. Other members are Humphrey Onyanabo, Flora, Alabo Onimim Batubo, Hassan Mohammed Ndanusa, Yerima Shettima, Igo Aguma and Henry Wordu.

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The Venue and Catering Unit has Boma assigned to Elem Kalabari and Buguma, Flora to Obuama and Degema, alongside Alabo Lawrence Danagogo.

Dr. Dawari George chairs the Protocol and Access Control Unit, with Barrister Joseph Charles Brown, Se Alabo Omonaa Amachree, Se Alabo Amakiri Flag Amachree, Dennis Braide and Orusoso Don Pedro as members.

The Security Unit is chaired by Alabo CP. (Rtd.) Dr. Selem Vincent Amachree, Esq., with Obiobraa George ( Holy Mallam), HRH Otonye Williams (Ododo), Alabo Ibim Miame, Tomitamunoa Erekosima (Obio Akpor), Banimibo-ofori Harry, and the 3 Kalabari LGA Chairmen as members.

Dr. Emi Iyalla chairs Accommodation, with Hajiya Halima and Alhaji Orlu Onyekachi (Haram De Sweet) as members.

The Finance Unit is chaired by Stanley West, with Dr. Emi Iyalla as member, while Boma chairs the Souvenirs Unit, assisted by Crowther and Flora.

Prince Dateme chairs the Secretariat and Documentation Unit, with Humphrey Onyanabo as Co-Chairman and Isokariari Otonye Bob-Manuel as Secretary.

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Chief Lucky Brown chairs the Boat Regatta Unit. Members are Alabo Daogigo Amachree, Alabo Ikien Okorosa, Dr. Adikibia Boyle, Opunabo Princewill, Sokeipriye Numbere, Endurance Henry and Alabo Adikiba Zeinas.

Sokeipriye Numbere chairs the Kalabari Dancing Unit, with Ibiso George as member.

The Environment and Works Unit is chaired by Songo Festus LongJohn (Adekunle), with Adokiye Princewill, Obelema Isokariari and Biokpomabo Princewill as members.

Dr. Opubo Idoniboye-obu chairs the Medical Services Unit, with Alabo Dr. Ebi Robinson as member.

The Local Organizing Committee is headed by Amb. Sobomabo Jackrich (Egberipapa) as Chairman, with Alabo JackLloyd Thomas as Vice Chairman and Alabo Wabiye Idoniboye-obu as Secretary.

Giving the terms of reference for the 16-Unit Committee, the Central Planning Committee has established clear guidelines to ensure effective coordination, accountability and collaboration among the various units.

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Each unit, as constituted, comprises a Chairman, Secretary and members, with the Chairman responsible for the effective performance of the unit.

All units are to report directly to the Central Planning Committee, which in turn reports to the Palace of the Amanyanabo of the Source, Dabaye Amakiri I.

Each unit is expected to submit its detailed work plan and budget within seven days of its appointment for review and approval by the Central Planning Committee.

No unit is to incur expenditure or make any financial commitment without prior written approval of the Central Planning Committee.

The units are also required to submit weekly progress reports to the Central Planning Committee.

The committee further directed that all units should collaborate where their responsibilities overlap to ensure harmony and avoid duplication, particularly in activities involving Elem Kalabari, Buguma and Obuama.

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