Goodluck Jonathan Attends King Charles Jaja's Coronation
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan, attended the coronation of King Charles Douglas Jaja, Jeki VI, Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom, held in Opobo Kingdom, Rivers State. They arrived at the venue around 11:15 am, accompanied by various dignitaries, including the Rivers State Governor's deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and former Deputy Governor Sir Gabriel Toby with his wife, Dame Christie.
Other notable attendees included the Igwe of Onitsha, King Nnaemeka Obi, and the Olu of Warri. King Charles Douglas Jaja succeeded the late King Dandeson Douglas Jaja, who passed away last year and was buried in April 2026.
The coronation ceremony was part of a series of activities planned by the Opobo Council of Chiefs, with Princewill Dappa, the Vice Chairman, confirming that all preparations were in place for the grand event on September 26, 2026.
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