1. ORODJE OF OKPE: The Okpe people are traditionally organized as a kingdom and are administered through the institution of monarchy called Orodje and with a Council of Chiefs known as Udogun-Okpe (Okpe Supreme Council). The Orodje is invested with the supreme social, cultural and traditional powers over the Okpe people.

The    Orodje    has    prerogative   authority   of   conferment   of   chieftaincy   titles. Pronouncements of the Orodje are authoritative and binding on all Okpe people and non-Okpe people who reside within the Kingdom.

2. UDOGUN-OKPE: The Udogun-Okpe is the highest decision making body oi the Okpe people. The Council comprises of the Orodje which is the Chairman and al! the Ekakuros   (Chiefs).   The   Council   formulates   rules,   regulations,   policies  and programmes that govern the people in their traditional sphere.

3. OKPE TRADITIONAL COUNCIL:

The composition of this Council is made up of the Heads of the 4 Ruling-Houses, the 12 District Heads and appointees of the Orodje. The Council advises the Orodje on al traditional matters. This Council is created by law of Delta State. Both Udogun-Okpe and Okpe Traditional Council operate in collaboration and harmony in the affairs of the Okpe people.

4. OKPEAGBAMUA-ENI:

This is the assembly of all Chiefs, the representatives of all the Communities in the kingdom, accredited groups and organizations. This forum meets at least once in a yeai and provides meaningful input into the decision making process of the Kingdom. Al decisions of the Agbamua-eni-Okpe are binding on all Okpe sons and daughters.

5. ONU-OKPE: The Onu-Okpe is institutionally the next to the Orodje of Okpe in hierarchy. He is the official spokesman of the kingdom. The Onu-Okpe epitomizes the auro and authority of the Orodje and of the Udogun-Okpe.