Evwreni Kingdom announces the passage of its Odion ‘R’ Ode, Obakowho Arnrophe

The Odion ‘R’ Ode -In-Council of Evwreni Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, has announced the passage of its fifteen Odion “R” Ode, Obakowho Arnrophe, who passed on at age 54.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued and signed by Ahaji Mumakai Unagha, on behalf of the Odion “R” Ode -In-Council of Evwreni Kingdom disclosed that during the time of mourning period, no marriage, funeral and other ceremonies would take place in the community.

The Statement reads: “I wish to formally announce the passage of Obakowho Arnrophe the Odion “R” Ode of Evwreni. Obakowho Arnrophe the fifteen Odion “R” Ode passed on at the rightful age of 54(fifty-four). He was installed in 2017 after the demise of the fourteen 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 disclosed later.

“During the mourning period, no marriage, funeral and other ceremonies would take place in the community. On behalf of the Ukoro Society and the 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 observed 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 Utih -1967 – 1993; Harrison Atsiroro -1998 – 1996 acting capacity; Johnson Igbowe –          1996 – 2016; Amrophe Obakowho -2016 – 2022.”