An indigene of Gbekebor in Burutu council, Delta State, Mr. Joshua Shell Pude, has indicated interest in becoming the next monarch of Ogbolobri Kingdom.

He has also promised to bring massive development to the kingdom if his dream actually comes true.

Pude disclosed this while speaking with newsmen at his Warri resident.

He said since the burial rites of the former king, an indigene of Okrika, had been completed, it was now the turn of Gbekebor community to produce the next king of Ogbolobri Kingdom.

According to him, "I am an indigene of Gbekebor community; born into the family of Pude and have every necessary qualification to become the next king of the kingdom.

"If my dream of becoming the king is actualized, my reign will bring massive development to the kingdom because of my influence in the local and state government.

"I have been in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State for a very long time now. Since the party could not give me any appointment, I have decided to go back home to lead my people because I have the charisma, capability and all it takes to be a king in Ogbolobri Kingdom."

He promised that after his installation as a king he would influence infrastructure development, peace, unity and progress to the kingdom, adding that Ogbolobri kingdom in his reign would usher a new face of leadership.

Pude called on the people of Ogbolobri Kingdom to support him to actualise his dreams as he would not disappoint them.