The oldest monarch in Delta State and the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom in the Ughelli South Local Government Area, Richard Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro I, has died at the age of 106.
The late monarch, who was installed as the 12th Ohworode in 1988 when he was 70 years old, was a royal canon and Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers, Urhobo nation.
The passing of the renowned monarch was announced on Friday by the Otota of Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun Macaulay Ovbagbedia, during an enlarged meeting of the community high chiefs and leaders of thought held inside the Ohworode’s palace.
Ovbagbedia said, “We can confirm today (Friday) 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. The reason is that he was old but it’s painful though.”
Also speaking, the Akpile of Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje (SAN), said there would be 21 days of mourning in the kingdom, during which there would be no celebration of burial and marriage.
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