: Each house is led by a Wari-Alabo (House Chief), who is selected by the elders ( Wariseniapu ).
: A Wari-Alabo may be elevated to the rank of Se-Alabo (Country Chief), becoming a member of the Bonny Chiefs Council and an advisor to the Amanyanabo (King). Recent Updates in Bonny Chieftaincy (2025–2026) eteima bonny wari 13 updated
As of early 2026, several "updated" changes have occurred within the Bonny leadership hierarchy: : Each house is led by a Wari-Alabo
In the Ibani-Ijaw culture of Bonny, a (meaning "House" or "Shelter") is more than a residence; it is a corporate trading unit and a lineage-based social structure. eteima bonny wari 13 updated
: The kingdom is traditionally organized into thirty-five chieftaincy houses.