COUNCIL OF URHOBO TRADITIONAL RULERS PAY GLOWING TRIBUTE TO LATE VICE CHAIRMAN, SAYS DEATH OF MOSOGAR MONARCH PAINFUL

By Ovie Bethel

Council of Urhobo Traditional Rulers has paid a glowing tribute to the departed Monarch of Mosogar Kingdom,HRM Samson Okirhioboh Imoyin-Omene,Udurhie1,Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom,who was the Vice Chairman of the council until his death at age 86years.

The Monarchs who visited the children, family and Mosogar Kingdom today Sunday 24th April,2022 at the Urhie’s private residence,Akpobome,Mosogar Town,Ethiope West LGA,Delta State, according to the scheduled of the 21-days rites of passage, described the demise as painful, saddened and a great lost not only to Mosogar Kingdom but to the entire Urhobo Nation.

The Royal Fathers were warmly received by the ‘Otota’ traditional prime minister of Mosogar Kingdom,Chief Sen. Ighoyota Amori JP, Children, family and other notable Chiefs in Mosogar Kingdom.

Speaking on behalf of all the Monarchs during the visit,the Chairman of the council,HRM. Richard Layeguen Ogbon (JP),Ogoni-Ogbon1,Ohworode of Olomu kingdom,said the death of the king of Mosogar is saddened and painful to the entire Urhobo Kings because he is a great adviser filled with knowledge,humble, respect and great wisdom.

“It is true,today is a day prepared for our visit,in the 21-day rites of Passage of our brother,the king of Mosogar,Udurhie number 1.

“We are all Kings who came on behalf of the entire Kings in Urhobo Nation.

“What happened is saddened to the entire Urhobo Kings,it touches our heart and mind.Although,God has instituted that man must returned to heaven one day,but the death of our colleague is painful.Why is it painful to us, because the king is a great adviser that is so dear to us.He is such a man filled with knowledge,humble, respect,great wisdom and never misbehave.

“We understood that he loved Urhobo Nation and Mosogar Kingdom he ruled dearly.He has worked tirelessly and God has called him to rest.

“We have come to condole with the wife,children, family and people of Mosogar Kingdom.In one voice we sympathize with Mosogar Kingdom.”

Speaking on behalf of Mosogar Kingdom,the ‘Otota’ Chief Sen. Ighoyota Amori appreciated all the Monarchs for their show of love and benevolence.Having created such time to visit the kingdom today Sunday.

“Your Royal Majesties, firstly I want appreciate everyone of you.

“What we witnessed today has never being seen before.Today is a day of rest,but you have used it to show us love in honour of our departed Monarch who transited to the great beyond.

“On behalf of our Queen,children,Omene family and Mosogar Kingdom,I really appreciate everyone of you.

“As you supported us financially, morally and spiritually,it is my prayers that God who led you here,will also lead each and everyone of you to your various destinations”

Traditional Rulers Present are;HRM. Richard Layeguen Ogbon (JP),PhD,RC.OON,Ogoni-Ogbon1,Ohworode of Olomu,HRM. Felix A. Mujekperuo (CFR),Orhue1,Orodje of Okpe Kingdom,HRM. Mike Omeri Ogurimerime,Ukori1,Ovie of Agbon Kingdom,HRM. Emmanuel Ekemejewan Sideso (JP),Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom,HRM. Noble Oyibo Eshimitan,Uku-Oghara N’ame,Orefe111,Ovie of Oghara Kingdom,HRM. Samson Ohwe Ogugu1,Osuive of Agbarho Kingdom,HRM. Monday Ovie Whiskey,Udurhie1,Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom,HRM. Dr. Johnson Enemudia Oyovwino (JP),Duku 11,Ovie of Effurun-Otor,HRM. Andrew Oghenevwodo Osakpa 111,Ovie of Akparabe Kingdom and HRM. Emmanuel Ono Okumagba,Okumagba11,Ovie of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom.

Mosogar Chiefs present to received the Monarchs are; Chief Sen. Ighoyota Amori JP (Otota of Mosogar),Chief Sonny Okpurhe,Queen,Children of Urhie,& in-laws of Urhie,Chief Col. Ogheneovo C. Akporokah (President General Mosogar Development Union),Dr. Mrs. Chief Philomena Oyearone (Osueya of Mosogar),Chief Engr. Abraham Bobor,Chief Hon. Chris Onogba,Chief Felix Omene,Chief Omonigho Ogbakpah,Chief Solomon Obareki (Chairman PDP Ethiope West),Chief Japhet Adoye,Chief Vincent Okporua,Chief Omonigho America,Chief Ese Ogbakpah,Chief Mike Ogbodu,Chief Samson Ojabugbe,Chief Peter Ewharieme,Chief Arthur Omene,Chief Silver Anuwa (Secretary to Ovie-in-Council),Chief Bernard Abinoko (Asst. Secretary to Ovie-in-Council),Chief Anthony Irevwi (Secretary to Uguedion “Uduaka”),Chief Friday Conference (Secretary to Uguedion “Udurhie”),Chief Godwin Magoro,Chief Omonigho Ojoko,Chief Richard Ojagbor,Chief Victor Orovwighose,Chief James Iboyi Ejounache,Chief Ejiro Obayendo,Chief Monday Eghujovwo,Chief Peter Avwojekpaye,Chief Victor Aghwe,Chief Ogheneoseme Upala,Chief Mrs. Forgive Boyikokamo,Chief David Anuya,Chief Ovwigho Edefeghwara,Chief Glory Efemini,Chief Enor Edekpo,Chief Emmanuel Ogbakpah,Chief Iron Edijana,Chief Turhobole Epetuku,Chief Festus Abonoko.

Others are Mrs. Anna Dedekumo Nil Ogbakpah,Mr. O. Afie,Mr. Happy Edijana,Mr. Bright A.,Mr. Jonathan Odeh,Mr. Henry Okudede,Mr. America Jubril,Comr. Fidelis Eyenor and host of others.

May The Soul of His Majesty Rest In Peace