Oborevwori, Guwor, Waive, Akpomudje, others eulogize departed Ohworode Of Olomu Kingdom

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker DTHA, Rt. Hon. Ejiroghene Waive were amongst dignatories who paid last respect to the departed Ohworode of Olomu kingdom, HRM M. O. P. Ovbagbedia, Uhurhie-Osadjere II at Ovwor-Olomu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State yesterday.

Oborevwori represented by the Speaker House of assembly condole with the people of Olomu on the passage of the Ohvorode of Olomu Kingdom. 

The speaker said, "His Excellency expresses his sincere condolences to the people of Olomu Kingdom and he encourages them to continue to live in peace, continue to encourage them to imbibe in all the legacies that his royal majesty has left behind.

"I thank the Olomu people for being peaceful and United as a kingdom. I want them to maintain this good example." He added. 

Delivering a tribute on behalf of the people, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb, the Otota (Traditional Prime Minister) of Olomu Kingdom said, "our Great Monarch even though was born into Royalty did not take it for granted but achieved greatness through his hard work which saw him venture into several trades. 

"After his primary school education like teaching, tailoring, music, timber business among others. "

He said, "This tribute will be incomplete without mention of his successful career/service in the Nigeria Police Force which began on 1st October, 1952. He rose through the rank and file of the Police force and retired in 1983 as an Assistant Commissioner of Police. 

"After his retirement, His Royal Majesty was then active in some civil and societal organisations."

Akpomudje emphasized, "There are  two things we cannot forget in a hurry which stood out as his legacies for the short period he reigned as the, He successfully reconciled all factions within the kingdom’s traditional council, issuing certificates of recognition and establishing one united traditional institution for the first time in decades and Initiation of a Permanent Palace Project."

The Otota went on to describe the late King as a perfect gentleman per excellence, who led with integrity, humility, and fairness. 

"He never used the throne for personal enrichment. He did not demand money for chieftaincy titles nor chase companies for contracts. Every decision he made was guided by the conviction that leadership is service to the people, not self"

In his sermon, Most. REV'D. Isaac Obie of the African Church spoke that Nigerians should  be careful of how our actions give us names. 

"Everybody has a name. I have one, or two, or three. We all do the same. But in the process of life, you give yourself extra nameas. There are people whose names are very quiet. Their name is passive. But the name they give to themselves becomes the one with which they move all over the society. Strive for a good name. "

Obie said, "The hope to change a bad name is for you to adjust your ways. How many of you see a police officer who lived long, up to retirement, and after retirement, does he continue? Our father, Ovbagbedia, JP Uhurhie-Osadjere II.

"When some people saw this photograph, they asked questions. Was he a policeman? Yes. Not just an ordinary policeman, a policeman that rose to a high ranking of the police force. But he didn't oppress people

"Instead, he used his office well. And so no amount of war, that people's war, would have affected his life. And that's why he lived his life peacefully to the ripe age of 91." 

Rt. Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive said, "First my condolences to the entire Olomu people, this is not a time for crying and mourning we are celebrating a great life, a life that is well lived, a life that glorify God and served his people. I ask that the Olomu people to be strong."

Others who spoke included, Hon. Festus Utuama, member representing Ughelli South at the House of Assembly, Dr. Lucky Avweromre, Chairman, Ughelli South Local Government Area etc. 

The ceremony money was graced by Olorogun Moses Taiga, Chief Festus Agas, Chief Morrison Olori, Major (Chief) Egone (Rtd), representatives of IOCs, captains of industries and all Olomu Kingdom Chiefs.