Obi of Ogwashi-Ukwu

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The Obi of Ogwashi-Ukwu is the traditional monarch and cultural custodian of the Ogwashi-Ukwu kingdom in Delta State, Nigeria.

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Obi of Ogwashi-Uku 1
Obi of Ogwashi-Ukwu canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf royal title
traditional ruler
associatedWith Ogwashi-Ukwu royal palace
Ogwashi-Ukwu traditional council
ceremonialRole hosts visiting dignitaries to Ogwashi-Ukwu
presides over coronation rites in Ogwashi-Ukwu
confers traditional chieftaincy titles
country Nigeria
culturalRegion Anioma
culturalSignificance embodiment of Ogwashi-Ukwu identity
key figure in Anioma traditional institutions
ethnicGroup Igbo people
governs traditional affairs of Ogwashi-Ukwu
hasTitleStyle His Royal Majesty
Obi
heritage hereditary throne
jurisdiction Ogwashi-Ukwu community
linked to: Ogwashi-Ukwu

Ogwashi-Ukwu kingdom
language Igbo language
linked to: Igbo
locatedIn Anioma region
Delta State
Ogwashi-Ukwu
South-South Nigeria
maintains Ogwashi-Ukwu royal lineage records
near Asaba
oversees chieftaincy titles in Ogwashi-Ukwu
traditional festivals in Ogwashi-Ukwu
partOf Nigerian traditional rulership system
presidesOver Ogwashi-Ukwu customary court (traditional context)
recognizedBy Delta State Government
Nigerian government (customary law context)
region Delta North Senatorial District
religion Christianity
Odinani
responsibleFor preservation of Ogwashi-Ukwu history
settlement of local disputes
role cultural custodian
guardian of customs and traditions
spiritual leader
symbol of unity
traditional political leader
successionType hereditary succession
titleHolderOf Ogwashi-Ukwu kingdom
traditionalCouncil council of chiefs of Ogwashi-Ukwu
uses Ofo and other traditional symbols of authority

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Ogwashi-Uku traditionalRulerTitle Obi of Ogwashi-Uku
linked to: Obi of Ogwashi-Ukwu