Bayelsa State Hosts 8th King Odogu Draught Tournament

The Bayelsa State Draught Association, in collaboration with the King Odogu Draught Centre, has announced the eighth edition of the King Odogu Draught Tournament, set for Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Yenagoa. The tournament will be held at the King Odogu Draught Centre in Yenizuepie, open to draught players and the public.

Dike Azuka Richard, Chairman of the Draught Tournament Committee, and committee member King Odogu stated that the event aims to showcase the skills of draught players from Bayelsa State. The winner will receive ₦150,000, with the runner-up earning ₦100,000, and the third-placed player receiving ₦50,000.

The fourth-placed participant will get ₦20,000, while consolation prizes of ₦10,000 will be awarded to other participants. The tournament will be chaired by HRH Peremobowei Yesibo (Ibolor XII), with special guests including former Bayelsa State Acting Governor Rt Hon Wernispreye Seibarugu and former Deputy Governor Peremobowei Ebebi.

Other dignitaries include Lambert D. Harrison, Prof. Elliot Isibiri, and Dr Peter Singabele. The event aims to promote the board game and provide a platform for participants to demonstrate their tactical skills.