By oral history, Aboh indigenes are Binis by origin. In 1480 AD Obazoeme, otherwise known as Esumei-Uku, the son of Oba Ozolua of Benin migrated with some of his followers from Benin to found the town of Aboh. Obazoeme alias Esumei Uku was the founder of Aboh. He had two sons, Ogwezi and Ugbo. Ogwezi had many children, three of whom in addition to himself, became the heads of the four quarters in Aboh. They also constitute the ruling houses in Aboh up to this day. They are Ojugbeli, Ogwezi, Ossai and Ozegbe. The kings of Aboh, unlike the tradition in Benin, retain their names after ascending the throne. Succession to the throne also does not follow the rule of primogeniture.
During the migration movement from Benin to the present day Aboh, two major oppositions were encountered during the course of establishing the town. First was the Iwele people who were of the Itsekiri stock and the Akarais. After overcoming the challenge of opposition through fierce battles, the Benin immigrants took possession of the land, blessed with the knowledge of Benin architecture, they built Benin-like houses and constructed roads in the new town. They also took advantage of the nearness of the River Niger to practice swimming, canoe paddling and fishing.
The Aboh Kingdom is divided into two distinct races. The UMUDEI who descend from Ogwezi, the son of Esume and first Obi of Aboh and the NDICHE who are considered the” non royals “. The Ndiche are of mixed origin. They also include the aboriginals.