HISTORY

Igbe was birthed in 1858 when Ubiecha Etarakpo of 11, Egbo Street in Kokori , on his way back home from the farm, allegedly saw an apparition of two divine beings who"anointed" him to preach against immorality and witchcraft. After the alleged apparition, Ubiechabecame eccentric and actedinsanely as no day passed without him dancing. This scared the people from coming close. It was also alleged that after the alleged apparition, Ubiechaperformed amazing miracles, accurately predicted the future, healed the sick and miraculously identified witches. He built a worshiphouse called 'ogua' in his compound and, from there,ministered to the people with native white chalk; and, allegedly prophesied with stunning accuracy. This brought people from across the Urhobo country to Kokori. However, after gaining fame and wealth from a viable institution, Ubiecha kicked the bucket in 1920.