How Chief Cheyeiniabuso Pelebo Built Okujagu Ama and Preserved the Egweme Legacy

This narrative honours the journey of Chief Cheyeiniabuso Pelebo, the Egweme Biri ancestor whose vision shaped Okujagu Ama. It also pays tribute to the values passed from father to son and the deep roots of Okrika identity. Under his leadership, the Kpeya House evolved from a war canoe unit into an economic powerhouse. Facing family conflicts and British colonial pressures, Pelebo led his people to a new settlement along the Okpoka River and transformed palm oil trade routes into secured corridors. Appointed a Warrant Chief, he balanced colonial laws with ancient customs. The communities he founded and the alliances he forged remain living monuments to his foresight, ensuring that the Egweme legacy endures for generations.

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