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HRH Christian Atani Okpofaa Otobotekere

HRH Christian Atani Okpofaa Otobotekere was like the proverbial elephant, seen and felt by many from different perspectives. He was many things to many people. In Tombia, he was called Daddy by everyone; in the Ekpetiama Clan, he was the selfless and tolerant Acting Clan Head; in the Yenagoa LGA, he was the King that was highly respected for his virtues and values; in Bayelsa State, he was a recognized Traditional Ruler and an Elder Statesman; to the Literary Community and the Association of Nigerian Authors he was a patron and poet with over four hundred poems in his kitty; to the Christian community, he was a namesake and defender of Christian ideals; to his brilliant and respected children and the Otobotekere and other families of his roots, he was a patriarch par excellence; and to his friends and mentees, an inestimable companion.

Our Monarch and Patriarch was a true family man. He lived the last days of his life with one wife, Mrs Adanibe Otobotekere, sixteen biological children, forty-nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and a host of adopted Children and mentees. As the ruler of his people since 1972, His Royal Highness Otobotekere did his best and is greatly loved. Albeit, he never claimed to be perfect.