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June 24, 2026

Itsekiri Coalition Rejects Exclusive Okpe Ownership Claim Over Sapele

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Fresh Dispute Emerges Over Sapele’s Historical Identity A renewed debate over the historical ownership and identity of Sapele has intensified following a response by the Itsekiri Grassroots Coalition (IGC), Sapele Chapter, to claims that a 1943 court judgment established exclusive Okpe ownership of the area. The controversy was triggered by comments attributed to the Coordinator […]