The Kalabari Kingdom has commenced preparations for the coronation of Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, as the Amanyanabo of the Source. A 16-unit Coronation Central Planning Committee has been inaugurated to coordinate preparations for the historic ceremony. The coronation and Se Diye ceremonies are scheduled for December 19, 2026. The committee comprises prominent Kalabari personalities, traditional stakeholders and professionals. It is expected to coordinate activities across key locations including Elem Kalabari, Buguma and Obuama. The organisers said the committee was established to ensure proper planning and coordination of activities surrounding the ceremony. Dokubo-Asari has charged members to work together to deliver a coronation that reflects the culture, traditions and dignity of the Kalabari people. The ceremony is expected to attract significant attention because of its traditional and cultural importance. For the Kalabari people, the event represents an opportunity to showcase their heritage and traditional institutions. Preparations are expected to intensify in the coming weeks as the December ceremony approaches. The coronation is also likely to attract guests and traditional leaders from different parts of Nigeria.
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