A former gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Princewill has been installed as the Da Abbiye- Ogo VI, paramount head of Da Ogo Polo, Buguma Community, Asari-Toru Local Government Area of the State.
Tonye Princewill who is the son of the immediate past Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom, His Serene Majesty King Theophilus J.T Princewill, Amachree XI, was crowned at the weekend, at Da Ogo Memorial Hall in Buguma.
Nominated by majority of the Chiefs and very popular amongst the rank and file, it was a jubilation when the acting head of the family Chief Akodu Harrison Princewill declared “We have a new Polodabo!! The people have spoken.”
It would be recalled that the production of an Amanyanabo of Kalabari Kingdom since after the reign of King Kariboye – Abbi Benebo Princewill Amachree IV was between male biological descendants of two wives of the King Kariboye-Abbi Benebo Princewill Amachree IV namely Queen Eleba Bene and Queen Burowita.
Da OGO Polo headed by the chieftaincy of Da Ogo carries the burden of leadership of the Eleba Bene Group of houses which as a matter has produced Four out of the Seven kings after King Kariboye-Abbi Benebo Princewill Amachree IV .
By assuming the throne, Prince Princewill becomes the 6th head of the Da Ogo Elebabene group of house taking over the seat from his father who was the 5th head before he went on to become King.
Those present at the event celebrated way into the night. “Finally we have leadership the people of Da Ogo can rally around” exclaimed HRH Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari, the Amanyanabo of the Source and prominent member of the Da Ogo family.
In his acceptance speech, the Prince stressed the importance of unity and culture in leaving behind a legacy.
He promised to make a positive impact in the lives of the people and warned that nobody was bigger than the family, including himself.
On the talk of what the future holds, he was quick to dismiss the question stating that the task at hand was already daunting enough.
“We have a Regent who is doing a great job and I look forward to learning from him while supporting his administration in whatever way he deems it fit. Stability is a key ingredient for development and our people need development badly”, he added.
Blessing Ibunge
Pictures: Tonye Princewill, the Da Abbiye- Ogo VI, paramount head of Da Ogo Polo, Buguma Community, Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State
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