High Chief Nathan Egba-Dienegha has been confirmed as the Acting Amayanabo of Okpoama Kingdom in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa.

The confirmation followed an emergency Ibekobirya (General Assembly) of the kingdom held on Monday at Isele Polo, Okpoama.

Speaking shortly after the confirmation, High Chief Egba-Dienegha stated that his one-year tenure as Acting Amayanabo was in line with a mandate of the Bayelsa State High Court.

According to him, his position stems from his election as Chairman of the Okpoama Kingdom Chiefs Council, which was subsequently ratified by the Ibekobirya.

He noted that during his tenure he would prioritise youth employment and women’s development in the kingdom and called on the people of Okpoama Kingdom to support his administration to promote peace and development in the community.

In his remarks, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, who is also an indigene of Okpoama Kingdom, warned individuals planning to cause unrest to reconsider their actions or face the full weight of the law., stressing that throughout his career as a police officer, he has remained committed to maintaining peace, law, and order.

Also speaking at Ibekobirya, the Okpoama Kingdom Youth President, Engr. Seiyefa Ben-Basuo; the Amayanabo of Agada-ama, His Highness Paul Odibikuma; Deputy Chief Iprete Ingofagha-Omubo; Elder Sidosi Emmanuel George; and Mrs Inemo Dei, all expressed gratitude to God for the successful Ibekobirya and pledged their readiness to support the Acting Amayanabo in moving the kingdom forward.