By Staff Reporter
The Okpe Kingdom in Delta State is set to celebrate the 20th Coronation Anniversary of His Royal Majesty, Orhue I, CFR, mni, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, with a 10-day programme of cultural festivities, thanksgiving and activities celebrating the kingdom’s rich heritage.
The anniversary celebration, scheduled to hold from November 13 to 22, 2026, will bring together sons and daughters of Okpe Kingdom, as well as friends, well-wishers and other dignitaries, to commemorate two decades of the monarch’s reign.
The landmark celebration is expected to showcase the cultural identity, traditions and unity of the Okpe people while reflecting on the monarch’s 20 years of leadership on the ancestral throne.
In a statement announcing the anniversary, the kingdom extended an invitation to all Okpe indigenes at home and in the diaspora, alongside friends and well-wishers, to join in the historic celebration.
The organisers also urged members of the public to follow the kingdom’s official social media handles for updates and the full programme of events.
Participants and supporters have been encouraged to use the official anniversary hashtag, #Orodje20, to share updates and connect with the celebration.
The anniversary will be celebrated under the traditional Okpe expression, “Umogu! Wu-ne-su-tor!!!”, reflecting the spirit of cultural pride, identity and togetherness.
The 20th coronation anniversary marks a significant milestone in the history of the Okpe Kingdom and an opportunity for its people to celebrate their heritage, honour their traditional institution and reaffirm their collective unity.
