Dafinone Hails Orodje Of Okpe Kingdom For Successful Groundbreaking Ceremony Of Sub-Palace In Sapele

By Daniel Dafe

Senator Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial District has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Major General Felix Mujakperuo (Rtd), CFR, Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, on the successful groundbreaking ceremony of the Orodje Sub-Palace in Sapele, held on January 24, 2026.

This was contained in a statement he signed on Sunday.

He added: “This landmark event represents a significant step in the preservation of Okpe history, culture, and traditional institutions, and reflects the enduring relevance of the Orodje stool as a symbol of unity, authority, and continuity for the Okpe people.

“I particularly applaud the insightful and far-reaching decision to establish the Sub-Palace in Sapele. This initiative demonstrates a deep understanding of history and governance, and affirms the Sub-Palace as a vital institutional presence that reinforces the traditional and administrative role of the Orodje. The Sub-Palace stands not merely as a physical structure, but as a reaffirmation of identity, legitimacy, and cultural heritage for present and future generations.”

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He continued: “The Orodje Sub-Palace is of profound historical importance, underscoring the overlordship of the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom as the only recognised traditional ruler in Sapele and across the Okpe Kingdom,” saying that “its restoration and renewal strengthen the documented historical foundations of Okpe traditional authority and ensure that this legacy is firmly preserved in the national consciousness.”

“I commend His Royal Majesty for this visionary leadership and reaffirm my commitment to initiatives that uphold history, peace, and cultural preservation,” he concluded.