Okpe
About
Okpe is a kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria, and the name of a local government area that shares its name. It is one of the many kingdoms that make up the Urhobo nation, with its headquarters at Orerokpe. The LGA had a total population of 128,398 at the 2006 census. The area hosts Osubi Airport, located at Osubi, and the Delta State Trade Fair Complex. The kingship is traditionally rotated between four ruling houses.
History
The Okpe kingdom was established in 1770, with Orodje Esezi I as its first king. The Okpe people are known to have migrated to found present-day Sapele, and the Orodje of Okpe still exercises authority over the land of Sapele. Successive rulers included H.R.M. Esezi II, who attended the 1957 Lyttelton Conference in London, H.R.M. Orhoro I, who ruled from around 1972 to 2004, and H.R.M. Orhue I, who was officially crowned on 29 July 2006 and is described as the fourth and current king.
Source: Wikipedia: Okpe
Key Facts
State
Delta State
Headquarters
Orerokpe
Established
1770
Population
128,398 (2006 census)