Uyai-Abasi Etido
The World Oldest monarch, the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM, DR, (OVIE) R. L. Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro 1, Royal Canon, OON, Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers Urhobo Nation, Delta State has died at the age of 106.
This was confirmed by Olorogun Macaulay Ovbagbedia, Otota of Olomu Kingdom on Friday during a meeting of the traditional council at the Ohworode palace in Ogoni Olomu.
According to him, “We can confirm today that our Ohworode has gone back to God. He lived a great life, he served the Government well and his people.
“We are mourning and celebrating, reason is because he was old but it’s painful though.” He said.
Akpomudje SAN, Akpile of Olomu Kingdom also noted that following the incident, there shall be 21 days of mourning in the kingdom, no celebration of burial and marriage.
He added that Chiefs should not adorn themselves in the traditional red cap and should add black armband to any dressing during the time.