The Otakeme community in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State has elected the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Renew Empire Nigeria, Mr. Gospel Obolo, as its new paramount ruler, bringing to an end a 55-year interregnum in the traditional institution of the ancient community.
The election, which was recently conducted by the community, marked the restoration of the royal stool after more than five decades without a substantive paramount ruler.
Otakeme is one of the neighbouring communities to Otabagi, the host community of the historic Oloibiri oil wells where crude oil was first discovered in commercial quantity in Nigeria in 1956.
Speaking with journalists after a closed-door meeting with community stakeholders, the monarch-elect said his reign would be anchored on consultation, inclusiveness and unity, stressing that rebuilding the community would require the collective efforts of all indigenes.
He expressed regret that despite producing notable professionals and
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