Odion “R” Ode of Evwreni Kingdom, Amrophe joins his ancestors
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The Odion “R” Ode of Evwreni Kingdom, in Delta State, Obakowho Arnrophe, has joined his ancestors
Arnrophe, who was the fifteenth Odion “R” Ode, passed on at the rightful age of 54 years.
The Odion “R” Ode -In-Council of Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, announced the passage of the traditional ruler via a statement issued by A A Mumakai Unagha.
The statement reads, ‘I wish to formally announce the passage of Obakowho Arnrophe the Odion “R” Ode of Evwreni.
“Obakowho Arnrophe the fifteenth Odion “R” Ode passed on at the rightful age of 54(fifty-four).
“He was installed in 2017 after the demise of the fourteenth Odion “R” Ode Johnson Igbowe.
“The Evwreni-Odion-In-Council therefore, wish to declare seven days of mourning for the demise traditional ruler until after the rites of passage which will be disclose later.
“During the mourning period, no marriage, funeral and other ceremonies would take place in the community. On behalf of the Ukoro Society and good people of Evwreni, we wish to inform you that the Odion “R” Ode has travelled.
“To this end, the Ovworevbe of Evwreni kingdom Chief Wilfred Utuedor shall hold brief, whilst the rites of the passage to be observe by the community.
“Chief Wilfred Utuedor will lead members of the Odion “R” Ode Council and the Ukoro Society to the various traditional grounds, such as the Ohwigbo, Otoro, Iyobiri etc as well as the four sub quarters of Okpahwa, Uruekpo, Ekrameha and Uwotie.
“As part of the ceremony, the community will pay tribute to the fifteen past Edions that have ruled over the community namely, Evburhu Achichi 1599 – 1621, Edjebike Avwerhohor 1621 – 1666,
Akporhoro Egbelegbe 1666 – 1997, Ofogba Ewhu 1697 – 1771, Edioghor Evburhu 1721 – 1810, Akpedafe Akporhaho 1770 – 1810, Ewhu Ofogba 1810 – 1864, Iteghe Isabiza (Isaza), 1870 – 1908, Akuruemu Ewhu 1915 – 1948, Amrophe Abokitia 1948 – 1967, Utuedor Utih1967 – 1993, Harrison Atsiroro 1998 – 1996 acting capacity, Johnson Igbowe 1996 – 2016, Amrophe Obakowho 2016 – 2022 .”
