King Daukoru Praises Dokubo-Asari’s Niger Delta Activism, Welcomes Him Among Amanyanabos
The Amanyanabo of Nembe Kingdom, King Edmund Daukoru, has praised Dokubo-Asari for his years of advocacy on behalf of the Niger Delta and for bringing the region’s challenges to national attention. He made the remarks during Dokubo-Asari’s visit to his palace in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Dokubo-Asari visited to invite King Daukoru to the final rites of his coronation, scheduled for December 19, 2026, in Buguma. Daukoru welcomed him into the fellowship of Amanyanabos and urged stronger cooperation among Ijaw kingdoms, as well as continued advocacy against the region’s marginalisation and economic injustices. Dokubo-Asari recalled Daukoru’s support during the difficult years of the Niger Delta struggle and said he would continue to seek the monarch’s advice. He also offered condolences over the death of one of Daukoru’s sons. Daukoru said he would attend the coronation rites with a delegation of chiefs.
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