The people of Isoko, Urhobo and Itsikiri, descendants of Oba, the 3rd son of Eri, acknowledges their allegiance to Eri - the progenitor of ndi Igbo. The representatives sent a facilitation message to the present occupant of the throne, His Majesty Eze Dr. Chukwuemeka Eri,
The Ezeora 34th/Eze Aka ji Ovo Igbo on the celebration of 2023 World Eri Festival - a yearly event commemorating the arrival of Eri.

"It is time for us the descendants of Oba (which Ooni of Ife refers to as the linage of Obatanla) to restore our dignity through our cultural heritage" according to the facilitation message.

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