Royal Fathers
Traditional rulers of Urhobo and Isoko kingdoms in Delta State
The Urhobo and Isoko peoples have decentralised traditional institutions. Each kingdom or clan has its own traditional ruler, known by titles such as Ovie, Orodje, or Odio-Ologbo. The profiles below represent a selection of verified traditional rulers as of October 2026. This list is maintained by the community administrator and may not be exhaustive.
Isoko Traditional Rulers
Aviara
Ovie
Harry Emaviwe
Ovie of Aviara (Isoko South).
Ellu
Ovie
Othuke Murphy Urugbezi, Ogwara I (JP)
Ovie of Ellu (Isoko North).
Emede
Ovie
Ewhiri II
Ovie of Emede (Isoko South).
Emevor
Odio-Ologbo
Dr. John Holt Ologho
Odio-Ologbo of Emevor (Isoko North).
Enwhe (Enhwe)
Ovie
Engr. Dr. Anthony Onomuefe Efekodha, Ejuzi II
Ovie of Enwhe (Isoko South).
Erowha
Odio-Ologbo
Kenneth Onomeregwae
Odio-Ologbo of Erowha (Isoko South).
Ibrede
Odio-Ologbo
Barr. Austin Ena Oghenejabo
Odio-Ologbo of Ibrede (Isoko North).
Igbide
Ovie
Obukeni I (JP)
Ovie of Igbide (Isoko South).
Igbuku
Ozu
Isaac Erube Uvo, Ozu II
Ozu of Igbuku (Isoko North). The traditional title here is Ozu.
Irri
Odio-Ologbo
Joshua Aghagba
Odio-Ologbo of Irri (Isoko South).
Iyede
Odio-Ologbo
Dr. Ogheneovo Ekwe II (JP)
Odio-Ologbo of Iyede (Isoko North).
Ofagbe
Odio-Ologbo
Ogaga-Oghene Ikpoku
Odio-Ologbo of Ofagbe (Isoko North).
Okpe-Isoko
Ovie
Agbabe Felix Omavuewere, Ekpolo II (JP)
Ovie of Okpe-Isoko (Isoko North).
Okpolo
Odio-Ologbo
Samuel Otidi
Odio-Ologbo of Okpolo (Isoko South).
Oleh
Odio-Ologbo
Ovrawah A. Omogha I (JP), FCAI
Odio-Ologbo of Oleh (Isoko South).
Olomoro
Odio-Ologbo
Josiah Umukoro, Aghaza I
Odio-Ologbo of Olomoro (Isoko South).
Onogboko
Odio-Ologbo
Isaac Onomeyare Ajawobu, Uloho II
Odio-Ologbo of Onogboko (Isoko North); crowning 2021, staff of office 2022.
Ovrode
Odio-Ologbo
Johnson Emeakpor Hongah
Odio-Ologbo of Ovrode (Isoko North).
Owhe
Odio-Ologbo
Dr. Romanus Okpuzo
Odio-Ologbo of Owhe (Isoko North).
Oyede
Ovie
Engr. Dr. Sir Goodnews Goodman Agbi (PhD), Athuaro I
First Ovie of Oyede (Isoko North); crowned 4 April 2026, staff of office July 2026.
Ozoro
Ovie
Barr. Anthony Uvietobore Ogbogbo, Ibuka I (JP)
Ovie of Ozoro (Isoko North).
Umeh
Odio-Ologbo
Vacant — Regent-Designate: Prince Meschack Owhe
Throne of Umeh (Isoko South) currently in regency following the passing of the late Odio-Ologbo in 2025.
Uzere
Ovie
Isaac Odhiwhu, Udogri I (JP)
Ovie of Uzere (Isoko South); also priest of Eni.
Urhobo Traditional Rulers
Agbarha-Warri
Ovie
Kingsley Emakpo Orereh
Ovie of Agbarha-Warri. Appointed by Delta State Legal Notice No. 1 of 2025.
Agbarha-Otor
Ovie
Richard Oghenevwogaga Ebelle, Okorefe I
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Agbarho
Osuvie
Samson Owhe, Ogugu I
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Agbon
Ovie
Michael Omeru (CON), Ogurimerime Ukori I
Ovie of Agbon; reign from 2013.
Arhavwarien
Ovie
Solomon Okporhiere, Okukeren III
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Effurun-Otor
Orovworere
To be confirmed by administrator
Throne of Effurun-Otor; successor to be confirmed by the administrator.
Evwreni
Ovie
Oghenekevwe Owin Kuname, Eruvwedede III
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Ewu
Ovie
Clement O. Ikolo, Urhukpe I
Ovie of Ewu; staff of office around April 2024.
Idjerhe
Ovie
Monday Obukowho Whiskey, Udurhie I
Ovie of Idjerhe; reign from 2020.
Mosogar
Ovie
Samson Omene, Udurhe I
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Oghara
Ovie
Noble Eshemitan Uku Oghara N'Ame, Orefe III
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Ogor
Ovie
Okiemute Onajite, Igere I
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Okere-Urhobo
Orosuen
Morris Ochuko Eyekpimi, Owhotemu II
Orosuen of Okere-Urhobo; staff of office January 2021.
Okparabe
Ovie
To be confirmed by administrator
Throne of Okparabe; current holder to be confirmed by the administrator.
Okpe
Orodje
Orhue I
Orodje of Okpe; staff of office presented 2006.
Olomu
Ohworode
Albert Akpomudje (SAN), Eyavwien-Alaka I
14th Ohworode of Olomu; coronation 15 November 2025.
Orogun
Okpara-Uku
Matthew Iwemife Akpobi, Omoga I
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Oruarivie-Abraka
Ovie
To be confirmed by administrator
Throne of Oruarivie-Abraka; current holder to be confirmed by the administrator.
Udu
Ovie
Michael Orugbo, Okporua I
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Ughelli
Ovie
Wilson Ojakovo Oharisi III
Ovie of Ughelli; reign from 1992.
Ughievwen
Okobaro
Matthew Ediri Egbi, Owawha II
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Umiaghwa-Abraka
Ovie
To be confirmed by administrator
Throne of Umiaghwa-Abraka; current holder to be confirmed by the administrator.
Uvwie
Ovie
Emmanuel Sideso, Abe I
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Uwheru
Odion Rode
Agbovwe Afugbeya, Oyise II
One of the 24 Urhobo kingdoms of Delta State.
Isoko & Urhobo Traditional Foods
A taste of home — the cherished traditional meals that bring our people together across generations and across the diaspora.
Banga Soup (Amiedi)
A rich soup made from freshly extracted palm fruit (banga) pulp, seasoned with traditional spices and assorted meat or fish. A beloved staple across Isoko and Urhobo homes.
Starch & Banga (Usi)
The signature Urhobo and Isoko meal — smooth, stretchy cassava starch (usi) served alongside banga soup. Often enjoyed at celebrations and family gatherings.
Ukodo
A hearty yam and unripe plantain pepper-soup pottage cooked with goat meat or fish and native spices. A comforting one-pot delicacy of the Niger Delta.
Owho Soup
A traditional light soup thickened with potash and native ingredients, typically served with starch. A classic dish of Urhobo and Isoko cuisine.
Oghwevwri Soup
A flavourful Urhobo soup prepared with assorted meat, fish and seafood in a rich palm-fruit base, commonly paired with starch or pounded yam.
Pounded Yam & Soup
Smooth, hand-pounded yam served with a hearty Nigerian soup — a cherished centrepiece at festivities and family meals.