Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa II (listenⓘ) [2] is the 28th Àtá Ígálá (paramount ruler) of the Igala Kingdom in the Middle Belt of Nigeria.
In 1981, following his father's advise, he sought for and got admitted into the School of Basic Studies, Ugbokolo, Benue State, obtaining an A-level certificate in 1983.
He then rose to the rank of deputy director, serving in many Local Government Areas of Kogi State, Nigeria, like Idah, Ofu, Ankpa, Bassa, Ibaji, Mopa/Amuro and Okene, as electoral officers.
[3][4][5] The journey of Opaluwa's reign as the 28th Àtá Ígáláà began with his selection by the Ígáláà Traditional Council on 28 April 2021, as Attah-designate,[6][5] and confirmed on 18 October 2021, following an official approval by the Kogi State Executive Council[7] in Lokoja, the state capital,[8] about a year after the demise of his predecessor, Attah Idakwo Ameh Oboni II in August 2020.
[4][9][10][11] He was, however, officially installed and presented the Staff of Office in a coronation ceremony held on Friday, 4 March 2022, at the Civic Center, Idah, Kogi State.