Philip Obele

Philip Osaro Obele (born 1958) is a Nigerian traditional ruler and eleventh Oneh Eh Eleme (King of Eleme) of Eleme Kingdom since 2019.

Education Obele holds a bachelor's degree in education and political science from Bayero University Kano and NCE (National Certificate in Education) from the Rivers State College of Education (now Ignatius Ajuru University of Education).

He was chosen by the Eleme people and was recognized and given the staff of office by the then Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and challenges. The people of Eleme have experienced environmental pollution and oil spillage. He has taken steps such as forming clean up committees, meeting with heads of environmental organisations and fostering collaborations to address environmental degradation. On the 27th of May 2023 he was given the title of DSSRS by the then Governor Nyesom Wike in recognition of his service and contribution to the development of Rivers State.