King Jaja VI Urges Britain For Restitution Over Jaja’s Kidnap, Exile

The newly coronated Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, HM Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja VI,has urged Great Britain to apologise and pay appropariate compensation over unjust treatment of King Jaja 1.

King Jaja 1 was deported and exiled by Britian at the peak of colonial incursion on 1887.

King Jaja VI in a coronation address at Opobo Town, headquarters of Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area last weekend, re-echoed a similar call made by his predecessor the late King Dandeson Jaja.

He said,” We shall ask for nothing less for which Britain must accept full responsibility.”

The monarch urged the people of Opobo Kingdom to uphold the courage, vision and enterprise of their forebears.

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?He paid tribute to the founding monarch, King Jaja 1, whom he described as a courageous strategist and statesman who built Opobo into a major commercial centre and defended its economic interests against British imperial pressure.

?He said the legacy of King Jaja 1 should continue to inspire present and future generations, urging his people to remain united and committed to the progress and dignity of the kingdom.

?King Jaja VI expressed appreciation to Governor Fubara, Prof. Odu, former President Jonathan, traditional rulers and other dignitaries for honouring his coronation.

?Kevin Nengia

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