The alleged traditionally crowned Eloho Jacko as the Odio-logbo of Irri Kingdom, has raised alarm over a contentious kingship tussle that has engulfed the community, alleging influential political bigwigs and external manipulations had hands in the selection of a rival king in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. Speaking in a detailed interview, Eloho Jacko, who was traditionally crowned by kingmakers in Irri, accused influential politicians and some individuals within Delta State’s political and traditional structures of manipulating the selection process to depose him due to…
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Tension In Irri Kingdom As Conflict Over Royal Succession Intensifies
The tranquil community of Irri Kingdom is currently embroiled in a heated royal succession dispute, with allegations of external interference and disregard for age-old traditions. His Royal Majesty, Eloho Jacko, Amatavo II, the Odion-Logbo of Irri Kingdom, has called for urgent intervention by the Delta State Government to resolve the escalating crisis. In a formal statement, King Jacko, who was traditionally crowned on July 21, 2023, accused external actors of attempting to impose an illegitimate king, Simon Odhomo, from Okpe Isoko, on the throne of Irri. This move,…
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