The Vice President of the Nigerian Body of Benchers and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Albert Akpomudje, has been declared the 14th Ohworode of the ancient Olomu Kingdom in Delta State, marking the beginning of what many describe as a “historic blend of tradition, law, and modern leadership.”

Akpomudje, who previously served as the Otota (Traditional Prime Minister) of the Olomu Kingdom, is set to be formally crowned on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Otorere (Agbon) Olomu, Ughelli South Local Government Area.

In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Olomu  Council (OKTC), Olorogun John Ewenede, the council extended an open invitation to the public to join in the coronation festivities, describing the event as “a celebration of continuity, unity, and cultural pride.”

The statement added that a grand reception will follow at the royal palace, opposite the Magistrate Court, Akperhe-Olomu.

According to the secretary, his emergence comes after the passing of the 13th Ohworode, His Royal Majesty Macaulay Ovbagbedia, Uhurhie-Osadjere II, from the Uhurhie Ruling House. The late monarch, a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, ascended the throne in May 2023 but died in July 2025, after a brief two-year reign — the shortest in the history of the kingdom.

Following the completion of traditional rites, Akpomudje ascends the throne as the next in command, in accordance with Olomu custom. A scion of the Eyavwien Ruling House, the new Ohworode hails from Akperhe-Olomu and also serves as the Worldwide President of the Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association (GCUOBA).

Across the Olomu Kingdom, anticipation is mounting. Streets are being decorated, drums echo through the air, and dance troupes rehearse for the grand royal procession expected to attract dignitaries, traditional rulers, and political figures from across Nigeria.

For many indigenes, Akpomudje’s ascension represents more than a royal succession — it signals a potential fusion of intellectual leadership and traditional authority. His background as a legal luminary and national figure has raised hopes for renewed attention to justice, youth development, and the preservation of Urhobo cultural heritage.

As Olomu Kingdom prepares to usher in its 14th Ohworode, the coronation of Albert Akpomudje (SAN) is being viewed not just as a royal ceremony — but as a symbolic moment for reflection on the intersection of tradition, integrity, and leadership in a changing Nigeria.