Akpaki Dagbara II was the king of the Bariba State of Paraku, in eastern Benin, until his death in 2004. The throne remained vacant for almost eight years. Two candidates, one designated by the Baparapé chief, the other by chief of Gbégourou, both customarily empowered to appoint the successor of a deceased king, had battling for the throne.[1][2] In 2012 Akpaki Boukou Kinnin II rose to become the king of State of Paraku.[citation needed]
See also
edit- List of rulers of the Bariba state of Paraku
- List of current constituent African monarchs
References
edit- ^ Ayédjo, M (2 March 2009). "Non installation du roi de Parakou". Le Pays Emergent (in French). Parakou: People Online. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- ^ Guédénon, Ludovic D. (18 November 2008). "La succession au trône de Dagbara II divise". La Nouvelle Tribune (in French). Parakou: La Nouvelle Tribune. Retrieved 23 August 2010.[dead link]