King Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja (Jeki VI) (born 1959), is a Nigerian traditional ruler and the sixth king of the Opobo Kingdom in Rivers State, Nigeria. He was elected as the Amanyanabo-elect in December 2025 following the death of his predecessor, Dandeson Douglas Jaja, and was crowned on 26 September 2026.
Early life King Charles was born in 1959 into the royal family of Opobo. Before his coronation, he was known as Alabo Prince Charles Douglas MacPepple Jaja.
Coronation
King Charles Jaja was crowned on 26 September 2026 at King Jaja Square in Opobo Town, becoming the sixth Amanyanabo of Opobo Kingdom. He was crowned by Emmanuel Oko-Jaja, Bishop of the Niger Delta Diocese.
See also
Opobo Kingdom Dandeson Douglas Jaja Jaja of Opobo Ogiame Atuwatse III Obi of Onitsha
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