The 15th Odion “R” Ode of Evwreni in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Obakowho Arnrophe has died.
The Odion “R” Ode-In-Council of Evwreni Kingdom in a statement by A. A. Mumakai Unagha, said Obakowho Arnrophe, the Odion “R” Ode of Evwreni, installed in 2017 after the demise of the 14th Odion “R” Ode, Johnson Igbowe, passed on at the rightful age of 54 years.
Following his demise, the Evwreni-Odion-In-Council has declared seven days of mourning until after the rites of passage which will be disclosed later.
During the period of mourning, no marriage, funeral and other ceremonies would take place in the community.
The statement said, “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 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) and Akpedafe Akporhaho (1770 – 1810).
“Others were 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) and Amrophe Obakowho (2016-2022).”
