Okpe-Olomu Election Suspended After Violence Disrupts Voting

The Okpe-Olomu Community Election Committee in Delta State has suspended the community’s general election after a disturbance disrupted the counting of votes for the position of President General.   The suspended election, held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, was declared inconclusive by the committee following clashes at the voting venue, which it said threatened the safety of participants and the security of lives and property.   In a statement signed by the committee’s Secretary, Hon. Bright Ovayaro, on the direction of its Chairman, Chief Lucky Ohirhian, the committee said the…

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Olomu Kingdom Bans Cultism, Drug Abuse, Orders Immediate Renunciation

The Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM Albert Akpomudje (SAN), Eyavwien-Alaka I, has announced a total ban on cult-related activities and the abuse of illicit drugs across the kingdom, directing all cult members to immediately renounce their membership or face appropriate sanctions. The directive followed an enlarged meeting with leaders of communities in the kingdom as part of renewed efforts to strengthen peace, security and sustainable development. The monarch described cultism and drug abuse as serious threats to public safety, particularly among youths, noting that the twin vices have fueled crime,…

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Breaking: Olomu Traditional Ruler Joins Ancestors

The traditional ruler of the ancient Olomu kingdom, HRM Ovie Macaulay Popo Ovbagbedia, JP, Uhurhie-Osadjere II, the Ohworode of Olomu, has joined his ancestors.   The transition of the traditional ruler who ascend the throne on May 20, 2023, was officially announced at the palace of the monarch at Ovwor-Olomu community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. The announcement was made known by the Otota of the Ancient Olomu kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, (SAN) who was flanked by Olomu traditional council of chiefs,and family members of the…

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