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CONSTITUTION REVIEW AND THE IMPERATIVES FOR CREATING A ROLE FOR TRADITIONAL RULERS By H.R.H Obol Sunday Obono Okoi (Obol Lopon of Mkpani) Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State. On the 2012, review of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Irrespective of the reservations by some people on giving traditional rulers constitutional roles, the need has become imperative in view of their contributions in maintenance of peace and creating cordial synergy among their people The inclusion of traditional rulers into the constitution will address the distortion created by the isolation of the traditional institution in the country’s democracy. The traditional institution remains the oldest surviving politico-cultural institution which has always served as the pivot for social security, national cohesion and meaningful socio-cultural development. Their role should be such that are advisory in such ways that are the performance and conduct o

Over the years, calls have being made over the issue of disunity among Yakurr people that has continued to be a major threat to Yakurr development. The Ugep brothers predominated the campaign for a united Yakurr nation. To meet the yearnings of the people and boost tourism potentials of Cross River State, in 2005, Governor Donald Duke adopted a united Yakurr International Leboku Festival as a way to promote tourism in the state and the rich cultural heritage of Yakurr people as well as strengthen unity among the people. Few years after, Duke handed over power to Governor Liyel Imoke, who promised to continue from the developmental initiatives of his predecessor, the expectations and aspirations of repositioning the Yakurr International Festival became high. Traditionally, the people of Yakurr believed that the adoption of Yakurr Festival will strengthen the socio-cultural, economic and political development of Yakurr. In recent years, there have being complaint of the inability of the

By Eteng Obono Okoi. HRH Obol Sunday Obono Okoi, the Obol Lopon of Mkpani and Yanenwobol Ojilopon, Hope Okoi posed with some little maidens before the parade. Kebolabola Leaders performing traditional rites at Lekotom on behalf the maidens South Africa Zulu Reed Festival. A SEARCH FOR WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN AN OBOL LOPON INSTALLATION PROCCESS AND KEBOLABOLA TRADITION AMONG YAKURR PEOPLE OF CROSS RIVER STATE, Part of studies undergone during the traditional Installation of HRH Obol Sunday Obono Okoi, the Obol Lopon of Mkpani (27th November, 2011-18th February, 2012. Kebolabola tradition is the initiation of young girls who served as maidens to take part in the installation process of an Obol Lopon among Yakurr people of Cross River State. The Kebolabola played a very significant role in the making of an Obol Lopon. The founders of Yakurr customs and tradition were visionary enough to introduce the Kebolabola tradition to look into the issue of gender inequality that may arise in futu

By Eteng Obono Okoi. H.R.H Obol Sunday Obono Okoi the Obol Lopon of Mkpani. Hon.(Evang.)Nnanke Liberty Ibor (Chairman Mkpani Town Council) Mkpani as a town in Yakurr Local Government Area is described in many superlatives. The Mkpani community is prided as the “Lion of Yakurr nation”. It is regarded as a peace loving and the most peaceful community in Yakurr. For the avoidance of doubt, Mkpani people have people at high levels of government in Cross River State, Nigeria and the world over who have everything it takes to transform the community for the challenges of the 21st Century. Yet, development eludes it. Despite, the fact that Mkpani has produced people whose names rings bell far and wide, the community still lacks basic infrastructures such as cottage hospital, good access roads, good market etc. Public Primary and Secondary schools in Mkpani are in a dilapidated condition. The immediate past Mkpani Town Council administration that was established as a 4th-tier of government t

THE OBOL LOPON OF MKPANI, H.R.H OBOL SUNDAY OBONO OKOI. BELOW IS HIS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. ACCEPTANCE SPEECH BY THE OBOL LOPON OF MKPANI, H.R.H. OBOL SUNDAY OBONO OKOI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS CORONATION ON THE 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012 His Excellency Senator Liyel Imoke (CON) His Excellency Chief Clement Ebri (CON) Former Governor of Cross River State The Senate Leader Senator Victor Ndoma Egba (SAN) The Paramount Ruler Yakurr Local Government His Royal Majesty Obol Ubi Ujong Inah Distinguish Ladies and Gentlemen All Protocol Observed. Your Excellency, Distinguish Ladies and Gentlemen, after the passing away of the Obol Lopon of Mkpani, Obol Inyang Ofem Bassey on the 11th day of July 2010, I was approached by the Kingmakers of our respected Leboljimoh Royal Family, the ruling house of Mkpani to ascend to the throne of kingship of this great land in compliance with the Yakurr and Mkpani tradition. My decision to accept the duties and responsibilities of Obol Lopon is out of love and p

THE CHAIRMAN CORONATION PLANNING COMMITTEE, CHIEF BASSEY OBONO IKOI(OBOL NKAMA I OF MKPANILAND) BELOW IS HIS WELCOME SPEECH AN ADDRESS OF WELCOME PRESENTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE CHIEF BASSEY OBONO IKOI (OBOL NKAMA ONE OF MKPANILAND) ON THE OCCASION OF FINAL INSTALLATION/ROYAL CORONATION OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS OBOL SUNDAY OBONO OKOI, THE CLAN-HEAD OF MKPANI GROUP OF CLANS AND OBOL LOPON OF MKPANI THIS 18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2012. His Excellency Senator Liyel Imoke (CON) Executive Governor Cross River State. His Excellency Chief Clement Ebri (CON) Ex-Governor of Cross River State. Senator (Chief) Victor Ndoma Egba Senate leader National Assembly, Abuja. His Majesty Obol Ubi Ujong Inah The Obol Lopon of Ugep and Paramount Ruler of Yakurr L.G.A. H.R.H Obol Sunday Obono Okoi Clan-Head of Mkpani Group of Clans and Obol Lopon of Mkpani. H.H Obol Oden Dan Ubi Clan Head of Aduma. Okpebiri Ofem Eteng Okpebiri of Mkpani. Their Highnesses, the Clan-Heads of Ajere, Afa