Ukhun
Ukhun | |
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  Ukhun Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 6°48′N 6°10′E / 6.800°N 6.167°ECoordinates: 6°48′N 6°10′E / 6.800°N 6.167°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Edo |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
| Climate | Aw |
Ukhun kingdom is located in Esan West local government area of Edo State.[1][2][3] It is among the constituent communities of Esanland which make up Esan Central senatorial district in Edo State, Nigeria.[4]
Background
Ukhun Kingdom is situated on the Northern escarpment of the Esan Platea, bordered by Idoa and Ewu to the north, Ileh and Ekpoma to the east and Ekeke, Ishiolili and Afuze to the South.[5] The people of Ukhun speak the Esan language.[6]
During the Nupe invasions or Bida War of 1847 - 1850, most of these Northern Esan villages bore the brunt of the attacks and were sacked.[2] Leading to their migration further inland were the thick impenetrable, wild animal infested jungles in which the Nupes themselves feared, and Tsetse flies made it impossible for their horses to survive in such terrain.[6]
Quarters in Ukhun
The following quarters makeup Ukhun Kingdom serially according to seniority:[4]
1. Uwen-Okolo
2. Uwen-Ogbeta
3. Uwen-Ijiekhine
4. Ogbujie
5. Ebheyen
6. Uwen-tun
7. Afaken
8. Oderie
9. Ebhoigbn
10. Okede
Kingship
Kingship in the Ukhun Kingdom is operated on a rotation basis between the three ruling houses, due to the death of the king, comprising Uwen-Okolo, Uwen-Ogbeta and Uwen-Ijiekhine.[7]
The oldest man in the three-quarter kindred (ruling quarters) receives the title in a gerontocratic system of government.[4] The Ogbuje quarters are vested with the authority to install a new king.
Past Kings
The past Kings (Enijies) as follows:
1. HRH Zaiki Ogun
2. HRH Zaiki Uda
3. HRH Zaiki Ekpen
4. HRH Zaiki Agba
5. HRH Zaiki Ebibi Okolo
6. HRH Zaiki Okpa
7. HRH Zaiki Oba Oiboh
8. HRH Zaiki Oba
9. HRH Zaiki Omoijiafoh
10. HRH Zaiki Onaijie
11. HRH Zaiki Okhiria
12. HRH Zaiki Igebo
13. HRH Zaiki Atiba
14. HRH Zaiki Amiator
15. HRH Zaiki Agbonghale
16. HRH Zaiki Akhimien
17. HRH Zaiki Iboi
18. HRH Zaiki Usunobun
19. HRH Zaiki Clement Ehizonaga
20. HRH Zaiki Akhazeta Aigbomian (1999-2020)
21. Alhaji Saibu Abu (2020-2021)
22. HRH Zaiki Justice James Omondiagbe Sadoh (Rtd) (August 2021- January 2022)[8]
23. HRH Zaiki Aboiralor Omojiade (2023-Date)[9]
Festival
Ihaelen Otu (age group)
The Ihaelen/Iruen Otu celebration is held after the community's youth have reached advanced adult maturity between the ages of 45 and 50 for initiation.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Okun, R., Okosun, M. (1990). An Overview of the Esan West Local Government. The journal for geographical placement for Ekpoma community. 15(4), 259-265
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "UKHUN". Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ↑ "GeoNames.org". www.geonames.org. Retrieved 2025-01-12.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Omonkhodion, J.O., 1998. The Sociology of the Esans, Tropical Publishers Limited
- ↑ "UKHUN". Retrieved 2023-10-30.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Okojie, Christopher Gbelokoto (2004). Esan Native Laws and Customes: With Ethnographic Studies of the Esan People. Jos University Press. ISBN 978-978-166-338-3. Search this book on
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Association Of Esan Professionals". associationofesanprofessionals.com. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ "Valedictory Court Session in Honor of Late Hon. Justice James Omondiagbe Sadoh Rtd. – May 2022 – Edo State Judiciary". Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ↑ Nwafor (2025-03-23). "One dead, others injured as suspected herders attack Edo community". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
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