After 4 Years, Deposed Delta Monarch Regains Office

The Osuvie of Agbarho kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Sampson Ogugu I has regained his throne amidst tight security on Monday about four years after he was dethroned in controversial circumstances.

In December 2018, a faction in the kingdom chased the monarch out of the palace and installed Chief William Onokpite as king. But he didn’t enjoy recognition from the Delta State government

As early as 5 am, the police mounted barricades on all the roads around the popular 5 junction leading to the palace in ancient Agbarho kingdom, Ughelli North local government area, Delta state.

A commercial bank which is just by the market, the market and all stores around the market did not open for business at press time.

Some clergymen he came with destroyed objects suspected to be charms littering the palace.

Youths and women were seen carrying chairs, air conditioners, mattresses and other valuables into the palace while two young men wore caps, they said were crowns they found in the palace.

At about 930am the monarch drove through an ecstatic waiting crowd into the palace.