From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa
Okpoama kingdom in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa has announced His Highness Paul Briggs Omubo-Suobagha as the acting Amanyanbo/ Regent for the Kingdom.
The throne became vacant following the abdication by His Royal Majesty, King Dr. Emmanuel Ebitimi Banigo, OKPO XXI.
Following the development, the Kingdom at a general assembly (IBEKOBIRIYA) held on August 3rd approved the appointment of His Highness Paul Briggs Omubo-Suobagha as the acting Amanyanbo/ Regent.
A statement signed on behalf of the Kingdom by – His Highness Paul Briggs Omubo-Suobagha, Acting Amanyanabo/Regent, and Bebara Rhodes Egein, Acting Secretary General noted that the decision was in accordance with the Constitution of Okpoama Kingdom.
The statement read in part, ‘’ Okpoama Kingdom wishes to inform the general public, the people of Bayelsa State, and all Nigerians of the following: ‘’On Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, the IBEKOBIRIYA (General Assembly) was convened at Okpo Square, Okpoama Kingdom to formally approve the appointment of as the Acting Amanyanabo/Regent of Okpoama Kingdom, following the abdication of the throne by His His Royal Majesty, King Dr. Emmanuel Ebitimi Banigo, OFR OKPO XXI.
‘’This decision was made in full accordance with the Kingdom’s Constitution (2008, as amended) in a general assembly meeting ( IBEKOBIRIYA) validly convened in compliance with the Okpoama Kingdom Constitution.
‘’The IBEKOBIRIYA was attended by representatives of all organs of administration and recognized groups within the Kingdom, including the Okpoama Kingdom Council of Chiefs (OKCC), the Okpoama Kingdom Representative Council (OKRC), and the Okpoama Kingdom Development Union Worldwide (OKDU Worldwide).
‘’Okpoama Kingdom remains committed to upholding peace, unity, and progress. We call upon all indigenes, both at home and in the diaspora, to continue supporting the Acting Amanyanabo/Regent in his efforts to lead our beloved Kingdom into a prosperous future.
This statement serves to keep the public informed and to reaffirm our commitment to the continued stability and development of Okpoama Kingdom.’’