The town of Koko has is inhabited by the Itsekeris, one of the major ethnic groups in Delta State.

The town was a major trading hub for goods such as palm oil, rubber and timber.

He is a very prominent Itsekiri personality and traded with the British as the Governor of the Benin River before they turned on him to fight the Ebrohimi expedition against him.

This event features traditional Itsekiri singing and dancing, including masquerades attracting many tourists from all over the world.

Koko town is home to a number of traditional crafts such as pottery, weaving, and woodcarving.

Elections are held every three years but this is not consistent due to the Governors using the Local Government Councils as payment for political favour by setting up an interim administration.