By DADA AYOKHAI
The Edo State Government on Friday presented a letter of appointment to a new traditional ruler in the state, His Highness, Lukman Oghehemhime Akemokhue as the Okuogbellagbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Council in the state.
Presenting the letter of appointment at the Ministryof Local Government, Edo State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Monday Osaigbovo said the State Executive Council approved the appointment of Engr. Lukman Oghehemhime Akemokhue as the Okuogbellagbe of Okpella.
According to him, the appointment takes effect from 26th September 2024.
Okpella is part of Etsako East Local Government Area in Edo North senatorial district has for six years being without a traditional ruler.
The former royal father Alhaji A.Y.E Dirisu died on February 17, 2019, and since then, efforts to get a successor have eluded the community.
Osaigbovo while reading from a letter dated, 26th September, 2024, Ref No CH266/T3/93 and made available to journalists said, “In the light of the above, action has been taken for publication of your appointment in the state Gazette. “
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs added that by the appointment, it is expected that , “The people of Okpella will be happy, and development will be rapid following the installation of the new king.”
In his acceptance speech, His Highness, Lukman Oghehemhime Akemokhue the Okuogbellagbe of Okpella thanked the state government, the security agencies and the Okpella king makers as well as the Okpella people for the opportunity to serve as their traditional ruler.
