…Promises positive change in Udu
BY JOEL GRANDBALL
THE people and kingmakers of Udu Kingdom, has crowned Mike Orugbo, a renowned business mogul and oil magnate,and being presented as the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, Udu Local Government area of Delta state.
In a ceremony that took place at the palace of the Udu kingdom at Otor-Udu, headquarters of Udu local government council, the event was graced with prominent Udu sons and daughters.
Ahead of the coronation, the results of the election by Okporua ruling house where the kingship was zoned to was considered and ratified by the body of Kingmakers.
The meeting held in the private residence of the erstwhile Otota/Regent of Udu Kingdom Sir Chief Sam Odibo at Egini, where chiefs and eminent personalities from Okporua presented Engr Mike Orugbo to the Kingmakers.
With the affirmation of the Okporua nominee by the Kingmakers, everybody trooped to Otor-Udu for the coronation proper with maiden dances and shooting of canons heralding the arrival of the new King at the palace.
Arch minister Tietie prayed to commit the Kingdom into God’s hand while Chief Tagbovwere Okoro, the Okpruhiovwin of Udu Kingdom and Odede Ade placed the crown on the head of the King and pronounce him as the Ovie of Udu Kingdom to end the several weeks of horse trading on who the crown fits.
In a brief remark after the conversation ceremony, HRM Mike Orugbo, who thanked the Udu people for the confidence reposed in him to reign among them as King, promised to effect positive changes in the affairs of Udu Kingdom.
He called for continued prayers so God could grant the wisdom for him to lead Udu well, assuring that shortly, he would unveil his development plans for Udu Kingdom.
Executive Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Olorogun Vincent Oyibode, in his remarks, commended Udu people for the choice Engr Mike Orugbo, assuring that the new monarch has the capacity to attract the best to Udu.
Highlights of the event was the presentation of HRM Engr Mike Oghenovo Orugbo to a rapturous crowd of Udu people as the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, Okporua 1
Some dignitaries at the ceremony were Chief Vincent Oyibode, Justice Godwin Gbemre (Rtd), Chief Richard Odibo, Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue, Hon Chief Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, Chief John Oguma, among others.
