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Politics● LowSep 14 · Sep 14, 2026, 11:48 PM

When the throne takes sides: Delta’s traditional institution must not become political campaign platform, by Ejiro Ofoye

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Vanguard Nigeria · Sub-Saharan Africa

The recent decision by the Forum of Urhobo Traditional Rulers, Ukoko R’Ivie R’Urhobo, to adopt Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the sole candidate of the Urhobo Nation for the 2027 governorship election deserves serious reflection—not merely as a political development, but as a troubling development for the integrity and credibility of the traditional institution in Delta […] The post When the throne takes sides: Delta’s traditional institution must not become political campaign platform, by Ejiro Ofoye appeared first on Vanguard News.

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