Pere of the ancient gbaramatu kingdom from 1372 till date

THE ROYAL HISTORY OF GBARAMATU KINGDOM

1. Pere Gbarawei Izo (Gbaraun I)

Reign: 1372 – 1421

Duration: 49 years

First recorded Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom and founder of the royal dynasty.

2. Pere Oporoza Gbarawei (Oporozawei I)

Reign: 1421 – 1426

Duration: 5 years

Continued the early foundation of the Kingdom.

3. Pere Fiebai Oporoza (Oporozawei II)

Reign: 1426 – 1468

Duration: 42 years

Strengthened unity and stability in the Kingdom.

4. Pere Egelou Ogei (Ogei I)

Reign: 1468 – 1495

Duration: 27 years

Expanded the influence of the Kingdom.

5. Pere Sei Ikirentimi (Ikirentimi I)

Reign: 1495 – 1560

Duration: 65 years

One of the longest reigning monarchs in Gbaramatu history.

6. Pere Iburun Oboro (Oboro I)

Reign: 1560 – 1590

Duration: 30 years

Preserved the strength of the royal institution.

7. Pere Ebiabo Ofomini (Ebiabo I)

Reign: 1590 – 1627

Duration: 37 years

Led the Kingdom during a period of peace and continuity.

8. Pere Ebiowei Arugu (Arugu I)

Reign: 1627 – 1652

Duration: 25 years

Maintained unity across the Kingdom.

9. Pere Veke Daugeregha (Daugeregha I)

Reign: 1652 – 1670

Duration: 18 years

Preserved traditional governance and customs.

10. Pere Agidiwei Dein-Owei (Dein-Owei I)

Reign: 1670 – 1689

Duration: 19 years

Continued the royal succession peacefully.

11. Pere Ebime Ugborugbo (Ugborugbo I)

Reign: 1689 – 1711

Duration: 22 years

Strengthened communal stability and leadership.

12. Pere Ekiri Saisai (Saisai I)

Reign: 1711 – 1728

Duration: 17 years

Maintained the sacred traditions of the Kingdom.

13. Pere Ebilade Tomitibi (Tomitibi I)

Reign: 1728 – 1739

Duration: 11 years

Continued the royal lineage of Gbaramatu.

14. Pere Amakubu Ogbeyama (Ogbeyama I)

Reign: 1739 – 1760

Duration: 21 years

Guided the Kingdom during a stable era.

15. Pere Suaru Usaku (Usaku I)

Reign: 1760 – 1761

Duration: 1 year

Had one of the shortest reigns in the Kingdom’s history.

16. Pere Bojo Usaku (Usaku II)

Reign: 1761 – 1800

Duration: 39 years

Restored peace and stability after a brief transition.

17. Pere Brabai Fieowei (Fieowei I)

Reign: 1800 – 1825

Duration: 25 years

Led the Kingdom into the 19th century.

18. Pere Ikiyan Etibo (Etibo I)

Reign: 1825 – 1848

Duration: 23 years

Presided over a period of cultural continuity.

19. Pere Ofini-Egbe Kenebra (Kenebra I)

Reign: 1848 – 1861

Duration: 13 years

Continued the sacred monarchy of the Kingdom.

20. Pere Ofomini Agbo (Agbo I)

Reign: 1861 – 1872

Duration: 11 years

Ruled during the rise of colonial activities in the Niger Delta.

21. Pere Egbene Gbazo (Gbazo I)

Reign: 1872 – 1892

Duration: 20 years

Guided the Kingdom during changing political times.

22. Pere Furuh Ekpesin (Ekpesin I)

Reign: 1892 – 1913

Duration: 21 years

Led Gbaramatu during the colonial era.

23. Pere Tanga Ukpolukpo (Ukpolukpo I)

Reign: 1913 – 1924

Duration: 11 years

Last traditional Pere before the colonial interruption.

COLONIAL INTERREGNUM

1924 – 1976

Duration: 52 years

British colonial authorities introduced Warrant Chiefs in place of traditional rulers.

24. Pere Zai Tiemo (Gbaraun II)

Reign: 1976 – 2000

Duration: 24 years

Restored the dignity and continuity of the Gbaramatu monarchy.

REGENTS OF GBARAMATU KINGDOM

Chief Alfred Bubor

Regency: 2000 – 2004

Guided the Kingdom during the transition period.

Chief Wolo Ukulor

Regency: 2004 – 2008

Continued the regency and maintained stability.

25. Pere Godwin K. Bebenimibo (DSP Rtd)

Title: Ogeh Gbaraun III, Aketekpe (Agadagba)

Reign: 2008 – 2013

Remembered for dignity, reform, and leadership.

Chief (Elder) Oyagha Heavens

Regency: 2013 – 2016

Served loyally during another transition period.

26. Pere Williams Naira Ogoba

Enthroned: February 25, 2016

Aketekpe (Agadagba)

Current Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom

From Benikrukru Community, Oboro Ruling House.

His enthronement symbolizes the survival and continuity of the sacred royal institution of Gbaramatu Kingdom.